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English verb: litigate

1. litigate (social) engage in legal proceedings


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)challenge


Verb groupaction, litigate, process, sue

2. litigate (social) institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against


SamplesHe was warned that the district attorney would process him.
She actioned the company for discrimination.


Synonymsaction, process, sue


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)challenge


Narrower (hyponym)expedite


Verb grouplitigate









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