Pronunciation: /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
noun a formal statement of the cause of an action or defense
A1 She made a pleading gesture with her hands.
A2 The dog looked at me with pleading eyes, begging for a treat.
B1 The lawyer's pleading for leniency on behalf of his client was moving.
B2 The child's pleading for a second chance touched the teacher's heart.
C1 The politician's pleading for unity fell on deaf ears.
C2 The defendant's pleading for mercy did not sway the judge's decision.
adjective characterized by or expressing earnest entreaty
A1 She looked at him with pleading eyes, hoping he would forgive her mistake.
A2 The dog let out a pleading whine as it begged for a treat.
B1 The defendant's pleading expression in court touched the hearts of the jury.
B2 The actress delivered a powerful performance with her pleading tone in the emotional scene.
C1 The politician made a pleading appeal to the public for support in the upcoming election.
C2 The artist's painting captured the raw emotion of a pleading figure, evoking empathy from viewers.
formal The lawyer made a compelling pleading in court for his client's innocence.
informal She was pleading with her parents to let her go to the concert.
slang I'm tired of him pleading for forgiveness every time he messes up.
figurative The puppy's pleading eyes begged for a treat from its owner.
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