Synonyms of plaintiffs

plaintiffs

noun

plural of plaintiff

as in complainants

the person in a legal proceeding who makes a charge of wrongdoing against another

the judge ruled that the plaintiff's lawsuit was groundless, and he dismissed it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complainants
• accusers
• appellants
• litigants
• suers
• petitioners
• parties
• suitors
• pleaders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defendants
• accused

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plaintiffs

The plaintiffs described themselves as Paramount subscribers, viewers and cable customers. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

But the network counters the plaintiffs' claims on technical and legal grounds. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Chicago will save as much as $400 million with the deal by avoiding costly court verdicts, legal defense costs and plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees, according to Law Department spokesperson Kristen Cabanban. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The case eventually made its way to the Supreme Court, which sided with the gay plaintiffs and their allies in a 6-3 decision. — Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

To gain standing, plaintiffs must allege they have been harmed or will be harmed; asserting there could be harm to others who are similarly situated isn’t enough. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The plaintiffs alleged that Apple promoted certain Siri features powered by Apple Intelligence, leading buyers to expect capabilities that were not delivered during the class period. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Tre White has joined KU’s basketball team after winning a preliminary injunction with other plaintiffs in Indiana court. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

But, argue the plaintiffs, the Nazis’ lists were often modified at the request of unscrupulous dealers. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026