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codefendant Antonyms
Opposite of codefendant
Pinning down the opposite of codefendant requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person or entity sued or accused jointly with one or more others in the same civil or criminal legal proceeding.
Usage Example
"The judge decided to try each plaintiff separately to ensure an impartial hearing for everyone involved."
Strong
plaintiff
prosecutor
accuser
complainant
Similar words to codefendant
Words similar to codefendant shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
co-accused
co-respondent
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Codefendant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/codefendant