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Bystander

Verb / ˈbaɪˌstændɜ: / Another word for bystander — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.

Synonyms & similar words

onlooker witness observer spectator viewer gawker passerby looker-on nonparticipant looker by-stander clapper eyewitness standerby crowd outsider stranger guest

Example sentences

  1. The bystander watched as the children played in the park.
  2. The bystander called the police when they saw someone breaking into a car.
  3. The bystander felt helpless as they watched the building burn down.
  4. The bystander cheered as the parade passed by.
  5. The bystander didn't want to get involved in the argument.

Quotes

  • 'The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke
  • 'In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.' - Martin Luther King Jr.

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