Synonyms for

Sued

Verb / su:d / Another word for sued — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law.

Synonyms & similar words

process sue action litigate prosecute litigate

Synonyms by register

Formal

prosecuted indicted charged accused

Informal

taken to court sued hit with a lawsuit dragged into court

Literary

litigated arraigned

Antonyms

acquitted absolved exonerated pardoned cleared vindicated

Common collocations

  • sued for damages
  • sued the company
  • sued the government
  • sued for negligence
  • sued for breach of contract
  • sued for defamation
  • sued for wrongful death

Word family

noun suit
verb sue
adjective suable

Usage note

The word 'sued' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'to sue'. It specifically refers to initiating a lawsuit against someone or something in a civil court.

Example sentences

  1. She sued the company for not paying her enough.
  2. The family sued the city after their house was damaged in a storm.
  3. He sued his former business partner for breach of contract.
  4. The celebrity sued the magazine for publishing false information.
  5. The company sued the supplier for providing faulty products.

Quotes

  • I'm going to sue the pants off you!
  • Suing people is like an addiction. I can't stop.
  • I don't sue people because I want to. I sue people because I have to.

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