defendant - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

Synonyms

• defendant
• suspect

More generic

• litigant
• litigator

Opposite / Antonyms

• plaintiff

More specific

• accused
• co-defendant
• codefendant

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