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Defendant (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Suspect

Antonyms

  • Plaintiff

Hypernyms

  • Litigator

Hyponyms

  • Co-defendant

Related Words

  • Defend (verb)
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