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

Attorneys for the plaintiffs in both cases argue that Congress could ban a broad array of activities inside private homes — including cooking, gardening and remote work — under the government’s interpretation of the 19th century law. — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

The government responded to her filing and courtroom outburst by asking that she be removed from the case citing hostility toward the government and favoritism for the plaintiffs. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Democracy Forward, which is representing the plaintiffs challenging his renovation plans, responded by saying that the course is part of a national park and recreation facility that is meant for everyone to enjoy. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

The plaintiffs, represented by the law firms Poolson Oden and Grant & Eisenhofer, alleged that Union Pacific failed to provide adequate protective equipment or warn employees about hazardous exposures. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

If there are no additional appeals in the case, the lawsuit that the plaintiffs have filed against the NCAA for a fifth year could proceed to trial. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

The defendants arranged and funded travel for the plaintiffs, other victims, and prominent political figures to Miami, Las Vegas, the Florida Keys and New York City, according to the suit. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Eight of the nine plaintiffs were fired the same day, and the ninth was fired the following day. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Previously, the injunction applied only to the specific plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including specific organizations, gun stores and state agencies. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026