Synonyms for

Plaintiff

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

Definition

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Synonyms & similar words

defendant complainant complainant petitioner accuser prosecutor suer litigant claimant pursuer appellant accuser claimant suitor

Synonyms by register

Formal

claimant prosecutor initiator suer

Antonyms

defendant accused respondent litigant opponent party charged

Common collocations

  • named plaintiff
  • lead plaintiff
  • class plaintiff
  • original plaintiff
  • filing plaintiff
  • plaintiff's attorney
  • plaintiff's case
  • plaintiff's evidence

Word family

noun plaintiff

Usage note

A plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit. The antonym in a legal context is typically 'defendant' or 'respondent'.

Example sentences

  1. The plaintiff is seeking damages for the injuries they sustained in the accident.
  2. The plaintiff and the defendant disagreed on the terms of the contract.
  3. The plaintiff's lawyer argued that their client was not at fault.
  4. The plaintiff's case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
  5. The plaintiff was awarded a settlement in the lawsuit.

Quotes

  • The plaintiff's case was strong, but the defendant had a better lawyer. - John Grisham
  • The plaintiff had a strong argument, but the jury was not convinced. - Anonymous
  • The plaintiff's lawyer was confident in their case, but the judge ruled against them. - Harper Lee

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