complainant

/kəmpleɪnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who complains about something, especially in a court of law, or a person who makes a formal complaint.

“The complainant in the case was a young woman who had been a victim of harassment.”

2. noun

a person who makes a complaint, especially in a formal or official context.

“The police department received a complaint from a resident who claimed to have seen suspicious activity.”

Synonyms

  • complainee
  • informant
  • plaintiff

Antonyms

  • accuser
  • defendant