Pleaded

The man pleaded self-defence.

The criminal pleaded with him to change his mind.

The man pleaded for mercy, but he was sentenced to twenty years in prison for his crime.

He pleaded self-defense at the trial and went scot-free.

He pleaded with the judge for mercy.

She pleaded with him not to disturb her.

He pleaded for me when I made a blunder.

He pleaded with his mother to let him go to the party.

She pleaded with him to not leave.

She pleaded with him to stay a little bit longer.