Defendant(noun)
A person who is accused or sued in a court of law.
Hindi meaning:प्रतिवादी
Synonyms: Accused, Respondent, Litigant, Suspect
Antonyms: Plaintiff, Prosecutor, Claimant, Complainant
Example: The defendant denied all the charges in court.
Trick to remember: Defendant has defend in it, so remember: the defendant is the person who has to defend himself in court.
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