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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

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 boy’s mother, Deja Taylor, pleaded guilty to state and federal charges related to the shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Charles Littlejohn pleaded guilty in 2023 to unauthorized disclosure of tax returns and return information.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Kilduff pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow days before she was due to stand trial.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Manzo purged the municipal police and pleaded with the federal government to send troops and military-grade weapons to Uruapan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

On April 28, Aldrich Ames pleaded guilty in federal court to espionage.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau