Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To ask for something in a serious and emotional way or to state in court whether one is guilty or not.
Plead
/pliːd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
They aren't pleading.
"Lillian!" pleaded her mother, with a warning sound in her voice.
He was pleading for a denial.
Etymology:
From Middle English pleden, from Anglo-Norman plaider, from Late Latin placitō, from Latin placitum, meaning opinion, decision.
Usage Statistics:
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