defendant

The word “defendant” has 3 syllables: de-fend-ant

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛndənt/

What is synonym and antonym for defendant?

In the thesaurus, “defendant” has 48 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defendant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defendant

accomplice
accused
arrestee
backslider
blackhander
button man
convict
criminal
crook
culprit
desperado
detainee
enforcer
evildoer
fish
gallows bird
gangster
gun
gunman
gunsel
hit man
hoodlum
hooligan
jailbird
lawbreaker
malefactor
miscreant
misdemeanant
misdoer
misfeasor
mobster
offender
outlaw
perp
perpetrator
principal
racketeer
recidivist
relapser
repeater
sinner
suspect
thug
transgressor
trespasser
triggerman
villain
wrongdoer

Antonyms for defendant

Meanings of defendant

adjective
1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
noun
1. In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
2. In criminal proceedings, the accused.

Example Sentences

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The jury listened carefully to the defendant’s testimony.
The judge reminded the defendant of their right to remain silent.
Evidence was presented to prove the defendant’s innocence.
The lawyer stood beside the defendant throughout the trial.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defendant, such as: accomplice, accused, arrestee, backslider, blackhander, button man, convict.

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