Synonyms of pleads

pleads

verb

present tense third-person singular of plead

as in argues

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

• argues
• contends
• reasons
• insists
• asserts
• convinces
• maintains
• explains
• suggests
• justifies
• persuades
• mentions
• claims
• urges
• cites
• considers
• proposes
• affirms
• submits
• defends
• advises
• avers
• recommends
• offers
• discusses
• adduces
• gives
• advocates
• counsels
• enforces
• avows
• refutes
• advances
• supports
• rationalizes
• counters
• rebuts
• espouses
• debates
• confutes
• disproves
• champions
• avouches