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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.

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

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.