Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Defendants.
Defendants - as a noun
A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suspect11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
litigant9litigator10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
plaintiff17Example Sentences
"The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges."
"The lawyer argued for leniency for his defendants."
"The witnesses identified the defendants in court."
"The judge called upon the defendants to give their closing statements."
"The defendants were found guilty by a jury of their peers."
Word Game Points
Is DEFENDANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defendants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFENDANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEFENDANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defendants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFENDANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DEFENDANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defendants is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFENDANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
