The company was inundated with lawsuits.
Source: tatoeba (1507762)
Lawsuits
Synonyms for "lawsuits" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
court cases
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: action, case, court cases, legal actions, litigation.
- Sentence evidence is available for lawsuits, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "lawsuits".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lawsuits"
Keep "lawsuits" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "lawsuits" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "lawsuits", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "lawsuits" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
6 entriesbreach of contract suitbreach of contract suitsclass action lawsuitsmass tortsproduct liability casetort action
Collocations
6 entriesbreach of contract lawsuitscivil lawsuitsclass action lawsuitsfile lawsuitsfrivolous lawsuitsproduct liability lawsuits
Derivations
4 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Since the drug company had selected only favourable or neutral research reports to submit to the government for approval, and had failed to disclose any data from those studies which had shown the experimental drug to be harmful, the company was perceived to be unethical, and many lawyers believed that lawsuits were now in the offing.
Source: tatoeba (3567739)
An often bankrupt developer of real estate repeatedly claims that his companies are enormously successful, while two lawsuits characterize his so-called university as a fraudulent enterprise.
Source: tatoeba (5051831)
Old people remember what interests them: the dates fixed for their lawsuits, and the names of their debtors and creditors.
Source: tatoeba (5262308)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lawsuits"?
Closest matches include action, case, court cases, legal actions, litigation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lawsuits"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.