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defendants

The word “defendants” has 3 syllables: de-fend-ants

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛndənts/

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In the thesaurus, “defendants” has 50 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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Synonyms for defendants

Antonyms for defendants

Meanings of defendants

  • 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 defendants waited nervously for the verdict to be read.
  • Lawyers argued that the defendants acted in self-defense.
  • All three defendants maintained their innocence throughout the trial.
  • The judge explained the charges clearly to the defendants.
  • The courtroom was crowded with reporters covering the case against the defendants.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defendants, such as: accomplices, accused, arrestees, backsliders, blackhanders, button men, convicts.

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