Defendant

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person or entity accused in a court of law and required to defend against charges. It represents the party being sued or prosecuted.

“The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Syllables

de·fend·ant

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Synonyms

accused respondent suspect

Antonyms

plaintiff

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