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sue

[soo] / su /
VERB
bring legal charges against
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accuse appeal charge claim file indict petition plead prosecute
STRONG
beg beseech contest demand entreat litigate solicit summon supplicate
WEAK
bring an action claim damages drag into court enter a plea file a claim file suit follow up haul into court have the law on have up institute legal proceedings prefer charges against pull up put away see in court take out after take to court
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve deny disclaim exculpate exonerate free
STRONG
answer give offer

Example Sentences

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A lot of things are going on like that, where you see old bands sue each other or whatever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Patel threatened to sue The Atlantic over the claims prior to the article’s publication, daring the magazine to “print it” in a statement that was included in the final story.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

He could sue if she was stolen or enticed away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Marvin, which ruled that unmarried partners could sue each other to enforce alleged promises or agreements made during their nonmarital relationship.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Of course, when this Mr. Finch found out the building was sinking, he tried to sue.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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