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pleaded

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 44-year-old, from Dartford in Kent, had pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in May.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

His mother, fearful for her youngest son, pleaded with him to flee the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, previously pleaded guilty to both attacks.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the same provision, Section 793, that Mr. Bolton is pleading under as a felony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Sheed tore his arm from the monster’s grasp and pleaded with Mr. Flux.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles