Synonyms of pleaded

pleaded

verb

variants or pled also plead

past tense of plead

as in argued

to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration

can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• argued
• reasoned
• contended
• insisted
• convinced
• asserted
• maintained
• explained
• mentioned
• persuaded
• claimed
• justified
• suggested
• urged
• cited
• considered
• affirmed
• adduced
• proposed
• advised
• offered
• submitted
• averred
• discussed
• recommended
• defended
• advocated
• gave
• enforced
• counseled
• countered
• championed
• avowed
• refuted
• advanced
• espoused
• supported
• debated
• avouched
• rationalized
• rebutted
• disproved
• confuted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pleaded

That friend, Nicole Virzi, of San Diego, pleaded guilty this week in the 2024 death of 6-week-old Leon Katz and the physical abuse of the other twin, according to a statement from the Allegheny County district attorney’s office in Pennsylvania. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Miller pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to 24 years in prison, according to court records. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Hernandez Santana has pleaded not guilty to the state and federal criminal charges. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Edwards previously pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of a false tax return on March 25, court records show. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

The charges Soliman previously pleaded not guilty to in federal court in Denver include nine counts of hate crimes, two of using fire or an explosive to commit a felony and one of carrying an explosive while committing a felony. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

The Ukrainian leader has pleaded with Washington to supply more Patriot air-defense ammunition to stop the missiles, and to heap more sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow to pursue peace. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Joseph Strange, 48, of Holly, Michigan, pleaded guilty in federal court in the Eastern District of Michigan to criminal infringement of a copyright. — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

On June 11, Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to federal charges in the murders, shootings and stalking of the victims. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026