Pleading: meaning, definitions and examples
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pleading
[ หpliหdษชล ]
legal system
the action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone
Synonyms
appeal, entreaty, imploring, petition.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pleading |
Use when someone is desperately asking for something, often with an emotional tone.
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appeal |
Use when someone is making a formal request or asking for help in a serious situation. Often used in legal or official contexts.
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entreaty |
Use when someone is making an earnest and humble request, often in a solemn or serious tone.
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petition |
Use when someone is making a formal written request to an authority, often signed by many people.
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imploring |
Use when someone is urgently and emotionally begging for something, often in a dramatic way.
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Examples of usage
- Her pleading for justice fell on deaf ears.
- The lawyer's pleading was compelling and convincing.
informal
a request made in an urgent and emotional manner
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pleading |
When someone is making an emotional and serious request, usually in a desperate or urgent situation.
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plea |
A formal request often made in a legal context or when asking for help or a favor, typically implying urgency or desperation.
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begging |
Used when someone requests something earnestly or desperately, often in a somewhat degrading or humble manner.
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solicitation |
The act of asking for something, often in a formal or professional manner, such as in business or fundraising contexts. Can sometimes have a negative connotation if it feels intrusive.
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Examples of usage
- Her pleading for help touched everyone's heart.
- His pleading for forgiveness was sincere and heartfelt.
informal
expressing sorrow or sadness
Synonyms
beseeching, imploring, supplicating.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pleading |
Used when someone is desperately begging or asking for something, often in emotional or urgent situations.
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imploring |
Indicates desperation and a heartfelt request, often used when someone is in a dire situation and really needs help.
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beseeching |
Implies an earnest, almost formal request, often with a sense of humility or urgency.
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supplicating |
Has a formal and somewhat old-fashioned tone, used for sincere and humble petitions, often with a religious or solemn undertone.
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Examples of usage
- Her pleading eyes revealed the pain she was feeling.
- His pleading voice conveyed the depths of his emotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "pleading" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sรบplica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bitte
๐ฎ๐ฉ permohonan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะฐะณะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ bลaganie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ก (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท supplication
๐ช๐ธ sรบplica
๐น๐ท yalvarma
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฒญ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ prosba
๐ธ๐ฐ prosbou
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๆฑ (kฤnqiรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ proลกnja
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกrbรฆn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปะฑะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yalvarฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ sรบplica
Etymology
The word 'pleading' originated from the Old French word 'pleindre' which means 'to complain'. Over time, it evolved to mean making an emotional appeal or request. The concept of pleading has been an essential part of legal systems and interpersonal communication for centuries, reflecting the universal human need to express emotions and seek understanding.
See also: pleader.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,947 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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