HyperDic: sue

English > 2 senses of the word Sue / sue:
NOUNperson Sue, Eugene SueFrench writer whose novels described the sordid / sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
VERBsocialsue, action, litigate, processinstitute legal proceedings against
Sue / sue > pronunciation
Soundssuw'
Rhymesensue ... tiramisu: 6 rhymes with suw...
English > Sue: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningFrench writer whose novels described the sordid / sordid side of city life (1804-1857).
SynonymEugene Sue
Instance ofwriter, authorWrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
English > sue: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaninginstitute legal proceedings against; file a suit against.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelThey sue to move
Synonymsaction, litigate, process
NarrowerexpediteProcess fast and efficiently
Broaderchallengeissue a challenge to
Similar tolitigateEngage in legal proceedings
Nounssuersomeone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
suita comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
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