plead

[pleed] / plid /

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

Example Sentences

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The boys’ family pleaded with school officials to intervene.

From Salon

In addition, a defendant charged in September pleaded guilty Thursday, prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was deported in November after he pleaded no contest.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October, he pleaded no contest to one count.

From The Wall Street Journal

Three people have pleaded guilty in cases connected to Cuellar’s indictment, according to court documents.

From The Wall Street Journal