Defendant

Synonyms of defendant

• accused
• suspect
• offender
• respondent

Antonyms of defendant

• claimant
• plaintiff
• complainant
• prosecutor

Collocations of defendant

criminal charges

Frequency: 85 %

The defendant faced criminal charges related to the incident.

legal representation

Frequency: 80 %

The defendant hired legal representation for the trial.

court appearance

Frequency: 75 %

The defendant made a court appearance last week.

guilty verdict

Frequency: 70 %

The defendant received a guilty verdict for the crime.

innocent plea

Frequency: 60 %

The defendant entered an innocent plea in court.

Idiomatic Expressions for defendant

• Phrase: stand trial
  Meaning: to go to court and be judged for a crime that one is accused of
  Usage: The defendant will stand trial for the alleged crime.