respondent Synonyms
Another word for respondent
• noun (Context 1)
A person who replies to something, especially one who answers questions in a survey, poll, or research questionnaire.
"Nearly seventy percent of the survey respondents indicated that they preferred flexible working hours."
• noun (Context 2)
A party against whom a legal petition is filed, especially one who contests a divorce petition or defends against an appeal in a higher court.
"The appellate judges listened carefully to the arguments presented by counsel for the appellee."
• adjective (Context 3)
In the position of a party defending or answering in a legal proceeding, such as an appeal or a divorce petition.
"The answering company filed a formal brief asking the appellate court to uphold the original ruling."
• adjective (Context 4)
Replying, answering, or reacting readily to an inquiry, stimulus, or influence.
"In behavioral psychology, responsive conditioning involves automatic reflexes triggered by a specific stimulus."
Opposites of respondent
The opposite of respondent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: