Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Plaintiff

//ˈpleɪntɪf// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser. UK, historical
  2. 2
    a person who brings an action in a court of law wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English plaintif, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French plaintif (“complaining”; as a noun, “one who complains, a plaintiff”) from the verb plaindre. Doublet of plaintive.

See also for "plaintiff"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: plaintiff