plead - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

appeal or request earnestly

Synonyms

• plead

More generic

• appeal
• invoke

More specific

• adjure
• beg
• beseech
• bid
• conjure
• entreat
• implore
• pray
• press

Verb

enter a plea, as in courts of law

Synonyms

• plead

More generic

• declare

Verb

offer as an excuse or plea

Synonyms

• plead

More generic

• apologise
• apologize
• excuse
• rationalise
• rationalize

Verb

make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

Synonyms

• plead

More generic

• allege
• aver
• say

More specific

• demur

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