Grade 7
(de-fend-ant) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a person who is being sued or accused in a legal action

Example Sentence

The defendant pleaded not guilty in court.

Synonyms

suspect; the accused; defense

Antonyms

accuser; plaintiff

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defendant
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Rhymes

  • pendant

  • ascendant
  • attendant
  • defendant
  • dependent
  • descendant
  • descendent
  • resplendent
  • transcendent

  • independent

  • interdependent
  • superintendant
  • superintendent