Synonyms of solicitor

solicitor

noun

sə-ˈli-sə-tər 

1

as in seducer

one that tries to get a person to give in to a desire

money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seducer
• tempter
• perverter
• baiter
• siren
• corrupter
• temptress
• briber
• beguiler
• inducer
• tantalizer
• persuader
• enchantress
• degrader
• debaucher
• inveigler
• depraver
• debaser
• undoer

2

as in petitioner

one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift

even a billionaire doesn't have the wherewithal to grant the wish of every deserving solicitor who comes his way

Synonyms & Similar Words

• petitioner
• pleader
• beggar
• requester
• supplicant
• suppliant
• suitor
• panhandler
• mendicant
• cadger
• suer
• schnorrer
• moocher
• asker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solicitor

Brooks said her family has encountered plenty of door-to-door solicitors over the years, but never one knocking that late at night. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Her solicitor told the court she had been asked to transport a bag across the border and was unaware of its contents. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

Trained as a solicitor 26 years ago, Amrit has built a parallel practice supporting victims of narcissistic abuse, coercive control and violence against women and young girls. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

There are also entertaining recollections of how Cameron joined the band (after Thayil saved him from a Scientologist solicitor) and how Shepherd was especially coveted by Cornell because the bassist was from Bainbridge, Washington, just like Cornell’s beloved roommate Andy Wood. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 June 2026