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pleaded

VERB

beg, request

Synonyms

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appeal ask petition pray solicit

STRONG

beseech crave crawl entreat implore importune supplicate

WEAK

cop a plea entreaty make up for square things

Antonyms

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refuse

STRONG

answer

WEAK

decide punish reply sentence

VERB

present a defense

Synonyms

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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

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deny ignore

WEAK

answer decide punish reply sentence

Example Sentences

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“Instead of turning it into a speech, why not invite smaller artists/bands who would be happy to celebrate America’s 250th?” someone else pleaded.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The company pleaded guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption at an earlier hearing, offering a "full and unreserved apology".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

She pleaded not guilty and was being held in a regional jail while awaiting trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

I pleaded in my head to be allowed to stay but knew better than to say anything out loud.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline