pleaded

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beg, request v.
present a defense v.

VERB

beg, request

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal ask petition pray solicit

STRONG

beseech crave crawl entreat implore importune supplicate

WEAK

cop a plea entreaty make up for square things

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse

STRONG

answer

WEAK

decide punish reply sentence

VERB

present a defense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege argue assert cite declare maintain respond

STRONG

adduce advocate avouch present vouch

WEAK

answer charges cop a plea give evidence plea bargain put forward use as excuse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore

WEAK

answer decide punish reply sentence

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pleaded

Pickford pleaded guilty in writing and told Warrington Magistrates Court: "I would like to attend court to put forward my mitigation."

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Clancy pleaded not guilty, and her trial recently ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Dubai-based shipping agents for the tankers have pleaded with businesses in Sri Lanka to send out fresh food and fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

At a court hearing in downtown Los Angeles, Se Youn “Steve” Kim pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, while his brother, Hee Youn “Ted” Kim, pleaded guilty to tax evasion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Unable to hear me as I pleaded for her to listen.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye