SAT GRE IELTS defendant Definition A person being sued or accused in a court of law. Example "The defendant claimed innocence throughout the trial." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← defend defense → Study tips featuring "defendant" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal