Defendant Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-fĕndənt, -dănt
A person against whom an action is brought
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. appellant
  2. accused
  3. defense
  4. respondent
  5. litigant
  6. offender
  7. the accused
  8. suspect
  9. prisoner at the bar
  10. party
Antonyms:
  1. plaintiff
  2. complainant
  3. accuser

Words Related to Defendant

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Defendant Sentence Examples

  • When a divorce is granted, the defendant is not permitted to marry other than the plaintiff for three years, unless the plaintiff dies.

  • When a defendant was of rank superior to that of the plaintiff, distress had to be preceded by troscad (=fasting).

  • A defendant who is served with a claim form must file an acknowledgment of service.

  • His speech for the defence contributed much to the verdict for the defendant.

  • Only that amount was recoverable from an unsuccessful defendant.

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