lawyer

The word “lawyer” has 2 syllables: law-yer

It's pronounced as /ˈlɔː.jɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for lawyer?

In the thesaurus, “lawyer” has 36 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for lawyer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lawyer

Philadelphia lawyer
advocate
ambulance chaser
attorney
attorney-at-law
barrister
cocounsel
counsel
counsellor
counselor
counselor-at-law
criminal lawyer
defender
district attorney
jurisprudent
jurist
lawgiver
lawmaker
legal adviser
legal eagle
legislator
legist
member of the bar
mouthpiece
pettifogger
pleader
practitioner
proctor
procurator
prosecuting attorney
prosecutor
public defender
shyster
solicitor
solon
trial lawyer

Meanings of lawyer

noun
1. A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
2. (by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.
3. The burbot.
4. The stem of a bramble.
verb
1. To practice law.
2. To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
3. To make legalistic arguments.
4. To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.

Example Sentences

She hired a skilled lawyer to handle her divorce case.
A criminal defense lawyer must be prepared to argue in court.
The lawyer reviewed the contract carefully before his client signed it.
His dream was to become a lawyer and fight for justice.
The lawyer provided excellent advice during the legal consultation.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms or another words to lawyer, such as: Philadelphia lawyer, advocate, ambulance chaser, attorney, attorney-at-law, barrister, cocounsel.

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