English Synonym Finder

debtor

Definitions

A person or entity that owes money to another.

Someone who is under a legal or moral obligation to repay a loan or fulfill a financial liability.

Examples

The debtor was unable to meet the repayment schedule due to unforeseen financial difficulties.

The bank initiated legal proceedings against the debtor to recover the outstanding loan balance.

Synonyms

borrower mortgagor obligor liable party person in arrears

Antonyms

creditor lender beneficiary money lender person owed money