COMPLAINANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMPLAINANT?

Need another word that means the same as “complainant”? Find 15 synonyms for “complainant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Complainant” are: plaintiff, litigator, opponent in law, opponent, contestant, contender, disputant, claimant, petitioner, appellant, respondent, party, interest, defendant, accused

Complainant as a Noun

Definitions of "Complainant" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “complainant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A plaintiff in certain lawsuits.
• A person who brings an action in a court of law.

Synonyms of "Complainant" as a noun (15 Words)

accused	A defendant in a criminal proceeding. The accused was ordered to stand trial on a number of charges.
appellant	The party who appeals a decision of a lower court.
claimant	A person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit. One in four eligible claimants failed to register for a rebate.
contender	The contestant you hope to defeat. The major contenders in the football championship.
contestant	A person who dissents from some established policy. An anxious contestant on a television quiz show.
defendant	A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused. The defendant tried to claim that it was self defence.
disputant	A person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy. His reputation as both a disputant and a negotiator was well established.
interest	The selfish pursuit of one s own welfare self interest. An interest in music.
litigator	(law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation.
opponent	A contestant that you are matched against. He beat his opponent by a landslide margin.
opponent in law	Someone who offers opposition.
party	A person involved in legal proceedings. The visiting party will be asked to conform to safety procedures whilst on site.
petitioner	Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right. Petitioners gathered about 70 000 signatures for the initiative.
plaintiff	A person who brings an action in a court of law. The plaintiff commenced an action for damages.
respondent	The codefendant especially in a divorce proceeding who is accused of adultery with the corespondent. Most respondents to our questionnaire considered their practices to be in accordance with current medical guidelines.