Definitions

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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I shot a pleading glance at Grandma, but she wasn’t paying attention.

From Literature

I asked, trying and failing to keep the slight pleading tone from my voice.

From Literature

Smith-Griffin pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas P pleaded not guilty and Kerstin G's parents told the court she had been "really active" in mountaineering since 2020.

From BBC

Lemon and the others initially arrested have pleaded not guilty to civil rights violations.

From BBC