Synonyms for sue

verb

1. To institute legal proceedings

   prosecute, litigate, claim, file suit, bring suit, contest, accuse, claim damages, seek legal redress, file a claim, prefer a claim, take one to court, go to law, bring action against, enter a lawsuit, file a plea, enter a plea, haul into court, law*; see also accuse.

2. To make an appeal

   petition, entreat, solicit, demand; see appeal 1. See syn. study at appeal.