Pronunciation: /plid ˈɡɪlti/
verb to admit or declare that one has committed a crime or offense
A1 The suspect plead guilty to the crime.
A2 He plead guilty in court and was sentenced to community service.
B1 The defendant decided to plead guilty to avoid a lengthy trial.
B2 After much deliberation, the accused finally decided to plead guilty.
C1 The lawyer advised his client to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
C2 Despite maintaining his innocence for months, the defendant eventually chose to plead guilty.
adjective showing a willingness to admit wrongdoing or fault
A1 He plead guilty to the crime.
A2 The suspect plead guilty in court.
B1 The defendant decided to plead guilty to avoid a trial.
B2 After much deliberation, the accused finally plead guilty.
C1 The lawyer advised his client to plead guilty for a reduced sentence.
C2 Despite maintaining his innocence, the defendant chose to plead guilty in the end.
formal The defendant decided to plead guilty to the charges brought against them.
informal He finally admitted his mistake and pleaded guilty.
slang She caved and pled guilty to avoid a longer trial.
figurative In the court of public opinion, he had no choice but to plead guilty.
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