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sue

[soo] / su /
VERB
bring legal charges against
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accuse appeal charge claim file indict petition plead prosecute
STRONG
beg beseech contest demand entreat litigate solicit summon supplicate
WEAK
bring an action claim damages drag into court enter a plea file a claim file suit follow up haul into court have the law on have up institute legal proceedings prefer charges against pull up put away see in court take out after take to court
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve deny disclaim exculpate exonerate free
STRONG
answer give offer

Example Sentences

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Most of the these settlements result from recent state law allowing self-identified victims, many from long ago, to sue for damages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The widow of a businessman who was falsely accused of a 1997 murder has urged the Indian prime minister to back her family's bid to sue the Scottish authorities.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Can you sue him civilly for depriving you of your civil rights?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Under certain circumstances, these excluded victims and others who missed earlier filing deadlines can still sue the Sacklers directly.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Finally, at the bus station, Santiago says, “What they did to you was illegal, Virginia. A crime. Even though you signed that paper, you might be able to press charges and sue them.”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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