Synonyms for

Claimants

Verb / ˈkleɪmʌnts / Another word for claimants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Claimants are people who make a claim or demand for something, especially money that they believe is owed to them.

Synonyms & similar words

claimant applicants petitioners plaintiffs suits litigants complainants demands requests entreaties appeals solicitations pleas petitions demands assertions allegations charges accusations protests objections

Synonyms by register

Formal

applicants petitioners suitors beneficiaries

Informal

seekers askers demanders

Literary

pleaders suitors

Antonyms

deniers objectors disputants contestants opponents challengers

Common collocations

  • successful claimants
  • injured claimants
  • potential claimants
  • eligible claimants
  • unsuccessful claimants
  • claimants' rights
  • claimants' benefits
  • insurance claimants

Word family

noun claimant
verb claim
adjective claiming

Usage note

Claimants are people who assert a right to something, often in a legal or formal context. It is the plural of claimant.

Example sentences

  1. The claimants argued that they were wrongfully terminated from their job.
  2. The insurance company denied the claimants' request for compensation.
  3. The claimants in the class action lawsuit were awarded a settlement of $10 million.
  4. The claimants hired a lawyer to represent them in court.
  5. The claimants accused the government of violating their constitutional rights.

Quotes

  • The claimants have a right to a fair hearing.
  • It is the duty of the court to protect the rights of the claimants.
  • The claimants must prove their case in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words