Definition of Sue

1. Noun. French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857).

Exact synonyms: Eugene Sue
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer

2. Verb. Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against. "They Sue to move "; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
Exact synonyms: Action, Litigate, Process
Generic synonyms: Challenge
Specialized synonyms: Expedite
Related verbs: Litigate
Derivative terms: Action, Actionable, Litigation, Process, Suer, Suit

Definition of Sue

1. v. t. To follow up; to chase; to seek after; to endeavor to win; to woo.

2. v. i. To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.

Definition of Sue

1. Proper noun. A diminutive of Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name. ¹

2. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To follow. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead. ¹

5. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To court. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sue

1. to institute legal proceedings against [v SUED, SUING, SUES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sue

Sudafed
Sudan
Sudan Red
Sudanese
Sudanese Arabic
Sudanese monetary unit
Sudanese pound
Sudanian
Sudbury
Sudeten
Sudetenland
Sudip
Sudovia
Sudovian
Sudovians
Sue (current term)
Suebi
Sues
Suevi
Suez
Suez Canal
Suez Canal Zone
Suffolky
Sufi
Sufism
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugriva
Suharto
Suidae

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