sue noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: sue (1) English Definition To institute legal proceedings against someone. Example Sentence She decided to sue the company for damages. US IPA /suː/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /suː/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms litigate prosecute indict take to court Antonyms defend exonerate Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link