defendant

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-fen-duhnt or, especially in court for 1, -dant ]

Definition:

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

Sentence:

The defendant pleaded not guilty in court.

More example sentences:

The defendant pleaded not guilty in court.

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The young attorney exculpated the defendant.

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The judge will formally arraign the defendant today.

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A judicial summons is addressed to a defendant in a legal proceeding.

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The defendant supplicated the jury for compassion.

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The reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant.

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The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

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The defendant is pleading not guilty.

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The trial's outcome might have changed if the defendant had testified.

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Synonyms:

suspect; the accused; defense

Antonyms:

accuser; plaintiff

Defendant rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • pendant
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • ascendant
  • attendant
  • dependent
  • descendant
  • descendent
  • resplendent
  • transcendent
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • independent
• Five Syllable Rhymes
  • interdependent
  • superintendant
  • superintendent