Synonyms for

Lawyer

Verb / ˈlɔ:jɜ: / / ˈlɔɪɜ: / Another word for lawyer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who practices or studies law, especially an attorney or a counselor.

Synonyms & similar words

attorney attorney counselor advocate barrister solicitor jurist notary advocator counsel defender pleader proctor advocacy lawyerlike

Synonyms by register

Formal

attorney counsel barrister solicitor

Informal

lawyer guy legal eagle shyster

Literary

advocate pleader

Antonyms

client plaintiff defendant judge juror witness

Common collocations

  • criminal lawyer
  • corporate lawyer
  • family lawyer
  • personal injury lawyer
  • hire a lawyer
  • consult a lawyer
  • speak to a lawyer

Word family

noun lawyer
verb legalize
adjective legal
adverb legally

Usage note

While 'attorney' and 'counsel' are often used interchangeably with 'lawyer', 'barrister' and 'solicitor' refer to specific roles within the legal profession in some jurisdictions, particularly the UK.

Example sentences

  1. My mom hired a lawyer to help her with her divorce.
  2. The lawyer argued in court that the defendant was innocent.
  3. The lawyer gave me legal advice on how to start a business.
  4. The lawyer studied for years to become an expert in the law.
  5. The lawyer charged a lot of money for his services.

Quotes

  • It is the trade of lawyers to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour.
  • A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns.
  • A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

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