past and past participle
Took legal action against a person or organization, usually to get money for harm or loss.
The family sued the hospital for malpractice.
The company was sued for negligence.
American English
How to pronounce sued
verbB2Common word
SOOD
/sud̚/
One syllable.
Form of sue
Took legal action against a person or organization, usually to get money for harm or loss.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
Useful expressions
take legal action against someone to get money for harm or loss
They sued the manufacturer for damages.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: suing, not sueing.