bickerers

noun

plural of bickerer
as in defendants
a person who takes part in a dispute perpetual bickerers, the Taylors think nothing of having their private quarrels in public places

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  1. defendants
  2. plaintiffs
  3. fighters
  4. debaters
  5. contestants
  6. advocates
Noun
  • Jayadev also said judges are asking defendants if their families or communities can afford to put up bail on their behalf.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • He and his wife are also named as defendants in Clemishire's lawsuit, but do not appear to be affected by this most recent ruling.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of defendants
Noun
  • The latest trial has left Harry facing a potential bill for millions of pounds after the court ruled he and other plaintiffs in the case were liable for the publisher’s legal fees.
    — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The mayor, chancellor and Department of Education are all plaintiffs in the case.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaintiffs
Noun
  • De la Espriella’s first airstrike in office killed two ELN fighters on the Colombian side of the border.
    — Adam Shanks, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Quds Force is an expeditionary unit made up of the IRGC’s most elite fighters.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighters
Noun
  • Personal laptops allow debaters to research, organize evidence and prepare for tournaments during free periods.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The debaters themselves hold the incentive to say extreme statements to become a viral clip as well.
    — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Definition of debaters
Noun
  • Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As contestants begin to gather in Florida, Becker is getting noticed.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • Following the fatal crashes, transit advocates called on New Yorkers to vote in November on Ballot Question 3, which would expedite the review process for small infrastructure and safe street projects.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Every September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, advocates ask Americans to wear gold in recognition of the children and families affected by cancer.
    — Jason Collins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocates
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“Bickerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bickerers. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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