Meaning & use
complainants
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People who bring a formal accusation or complaint, especially in a legal or official proceeding.
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The complainants filed a joint lawsuit against the manufacturer over the faulty product.
Several complainants testified before the tribunal about the discrimination they experienced at work.
A note on using this word
In criminal law the person is usually called a "complainant" or "victim," while in civil law the equivalent party is more often called a "plaintiff."
Words with a similar meaning
plaintiffsaccuserspetitioners
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Words with an opposite meaning
defendantsrespondents
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