Plead Guilty

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of plead guilty

accept responsibility
admit guilt
confess to a crime

Antonyms of plead guilty

plead not guilty
deny wrongdoing
assert innocence

Collocations of plead guilty

plead guilty
Frequency: 90 %

The defendant decided to plead guilty to the charges against him.

plead guilty
Frequency: 80 %

He was advised by his lawyer to plead guilty in order to receive a lighter sentence.

plead guilty
Frequency: 70 %

The suspect finally agreed to plead guilty to the charges brought against him.

plead guilty
Frequency: 60 %

The defendant appeared in court to plead guilty to the crime he had committed.

plead guilty
Frequency: 50 %

She was willing to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Idiomatic Expressions for plead guilty

  • Phrase: plead guilty to a lesser charge
    Meaning: to admit to committing a crime but to a lesser offense than originally charged
    Usage: The defense attorney negotiated a plea deal for his client to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a lengthy trial.