American English

How to pronounce suing

verbB2Common word
SOOihng

/ˈsu.ɪŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of sue

The spelling is suing, not sueing.

It means taking legal action against a person or organization, usually to get money for harm or loss.

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Meanings & examples

-ing form

It means taking legal action against a person or organization, usually to get money for harm or loss.

The employee is suing the company for discrimination.

Suing a landlord over unsafe conditions can take months.

Good to know

Before -ing, drop the final e: suing, not sueing.

Useful expressions

sue someone for damages

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.