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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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Over the weekend, Patel reiterated his plans to sue the Atlantic to Maria Bartiromo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

North Carolina, where the Ammels lived, is one of just a handful of states with a “homewrecker law” that allows a jilted spouse to sue a third party for damages for a marital breakup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Marvin, which ruled that unmarried partners could sue each other to enforce alleged promises or agreements made during their nonmarital relationship.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

As a result, it is nearly impossible for individuals to sue federal officers, including immigration agents, who run afoul of the Constitution.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“She should sue the photographer. Did they sue him?”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

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