Synonyms of plaintiff
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for plaintiff is complainant. Other synonyms of plaintiff are pursuer and litigant. The opposite of plaintiff is defendant.
Synonyms and similar words for plaintiff
nounA party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
- actorSomeone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.
- claimant
- complainantAn alleged victim in a criminal investigation or trial.
- litigantA party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a...
- pursuerThe party who initiates a lawsuit; a plaintiff.
Opposite of plaintiff
nounA party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
Meaning of plaintiff
- noun A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
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Questions about synonyms of plaintiff
- What is another word for plaintiff?
- Plaintiff has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as complainant, pursuer and litigant.
- What is the opposite of plaintiff?
- The opposite of plaintiff is defendant.
- What does plaintiff mean?
- Plaintiff means a party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
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