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

Without the air conditioning, security and electricity of the motel rooms, the plaintiffs are in danger, the suit alleges. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Children’s said that the plaintiffs were attempting to force it to stop granting admitting privileges to physicians who refused to offer gender-affirming care, which would ultimately harm patients. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 July 2026

If there are no appeals, attorneys’ fees and the lead plaintiffs will be paid first. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026

An attorney for the plaintiffs told the Miami Herald after the verdict was read that the total amount the jury awarded in damages was $450,000. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

The Herald has requested comment from Healey, Pressley’s office, the Convention Center, and plaintiffs USPB JV and Tower Square. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026

The 26 plaintiffs, who filed the lawsuit anonymously, are accusing Meta of violating federal and state laws that ban discrimination or retaliation against workers who have disabilities, take medical leave or are pregnant. — Daniel Wiessner, USA Today, 14 July 2026

The DeSoto County plaintiffs asked Aycock to block the DeSoto County map from going into effect, and a hearing is scheduled to take place on July 22. — Taylor Vance, ABC News, 8 July 2026