Direct Opposites:
* Asserting: Instead of begging or imploring, you confidently state your position.
* Demanding: You use a forceful tone and expect compliance.
* Refusing: You reject the request outright.
Other Opposites:
* Ignoring: You choose not to acknowledge or respond to the plea.
* Agreeing: You readily accept the request without any need for pleading.
* Ordering: You have the authority to command action without needing to plead.
* Disputing: You challenge the validity or reason for the plea.
Example:
"Instead of pleading for forgiveness, she asserted her innocence."
To give you the most accurate opposite, please provide more context about what the pleading refers to.