Cool MateMeaning of Defendants
Individuals in a legal case who are accused of committing a crime or wrongdoing.
In simple words: People accused in a court of law.
Defendants in a sentence
- The **defendants** stood nervously as the jury entered the courtroom.
- In this trial, the **defendants** claimed they were innocent of all charges.
- The lawyer prepared his defense for each of the **defendants** involved.
- Both **defendants** were represented by a public defender.
- The judge instructed the **defendants** to remain silent during the trial.
How to use Defendants
Typically used in legal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations. More formal than 'accused'.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'defend' – those who need to defend themselves in court.
Related words
Collocations with Defendants
- criminal defendants
- civil defendants
- defendants' rights
- multiple defendants
- defendants' attorney
Synonyms for Defendants
- accused
- respondent
- litigant
Opposites of Defendants
- plaintiffs
- prosecutors
Common mistakes with Defendants
- Confusing with 'plaintiffs' who bring the case, not defend it.
- Using 'defendant' in plural without the 's' in non-legal contexts.
- Overgeneralizing meaning; 'defendant' specifically refers to legal situations.
Defendants appears in
Defendants in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
المتهمون
الأشخاص المتهمون في المحكمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিবাদী
আদালতে অভিযুক্ত ব্যক্তিরা।
- GermanDeutsch
Angeklagte, Beklagte
Leute, denen vor Gericht etwas vorgeworfen wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Demandados
Personas acusadas ante un tribunal.
- Persianفارسی
متهمان
افرادی که در دادگاه به جرمی متهم شدهاند.
- FrenchFrançais
Les accusés
Les personnes accusées devant un tribunal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिवादी
अदालत में आरोपी व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Imputati, Convenuti
Le persone accusate in tribunale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Réus
Pessoas acusadas em um tribunal.
- RussianРусский
Обвиняемые
Люди, которых обвиняют в суде.
- Urduاردو
ملزم، مدعا علیہ
عدالت میں الزام لگائے گئے لوگ۔
- Chinese中文
被告
在法庭上被指控的人。
More words like Defendants
- Accused
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
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There is absolutely nothing remaining.
- From you so long
Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
- I should have known
Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
- There'd come a day
An expression indicating that a future time will arrive.
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Frequently asked questions about Defendants
What does Defendants mean?
People accused in a court of law.
What is the definition of Defendants?
Individuals in a legal case who are accused of committing a crime or wrongdoing.
How do you use Defendants in a sentence?
The **defendants** stood nervously as the jury entered the courtroom.
Can you give another example of Defendants?
In this trial, the **defendants** claimed they were innocent of all charges.
What are synonyms for Defendants?
Common alternatives include accused, respondent, litigant.
What is the opposite of Defendants?
Opposite meanings include plaintiffs, prosecutors.
What words go with Defendants?
It commonly pairs with criminal defendants, civil defendants, defendants' rights, multiple defendants, defendants' attorney.
What are common mistakes when using Defendants?
Confusing with 'plaintiffs' who bring the case, not defend it. Using 'defendant' in plural without the 's' in non-legal contexts. Overgeneralizing meaning; 'defendant' specifically refers to legal situations.
How do you pronounce Defendants?
US: //dɪˈfɛndənts//, UK: //dɪˈfɛndənts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Defendants formal or informal?
"Defendants" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Defendants?
Typically used in legal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations. More formal than 'accused'.