Grade 7

defendant

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(de-fend-ant) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a person accused in a court of law.

Example Sentence

The defendant pleaded not guilty in court.

More Example Sentences

In court the defendant stood by the lawyer.

Synonyms

accused; suspect; litigant

Antonyms

accuser; plaintiff

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Rhymes

  • pendant

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

  • independent

  • interdependent
  • superintendant
  • superintendent