n. someone who happens to be present when something takes place but does not take part in it.
A bystander who saw the crime take place had to testify in court.
A bystander who saw the crime take place had to testify in court.
Hear it
The man is guilty of assaulting the innocent bystander.
Hear it
eyewitness; gaper;witness; looker-on
participant
3 syllables
by-stand-er
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