86 Synonyms & Antonyms For WITNESS

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Definitions witness [wit-nis] / ˈwɪt nɪs / NOUN person who observes an event Synonyms STRONGEST bystander eyewitness observer spectator testimony STRONG attestant attestor beholder deponent gawker looker-on onlooker proof rubbernecker signatory signer testifier viewer watcher WEAK corroborator Antonyms STRONGEST participant VERB observe Synonyms STRONGEST attend mark note notice see watch STRONG behold eyeball perceive pipe read sight spot spy view WEAK be a witness be on hand be on the scene be present flash on get a load of look on pick up on take in Antonyms STRONGEST ignore neglect overlook WEAK deny participate refute VERB testify; authenticate Synonyms STRONGEST announce indicate STRONG affirm argue attest bespeak betoken certify confirm corroborate countersign depone depose endorse sign subscribe WEAK be a witness bear out bear witness give evidence give testimony say under oath stand for vouch for Antonyms STRONGEST conceal hide STRONG contradict deny invalidate oppose reject repudiate veto WEAK participate refute

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Kumar said he would forever be connected to the victims' families, who had long called for a judge-led statutory inquiry, meaning witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.

From BBC

Two sources who attended the party described witnessing a loud verbal exchange between Nick Reiner and his parents.

From Los Angeles Times

The King was given his own chair and silk cushion to witness the British-Nigerian designer's Notting Hill inspired runway, which was set against a backdrop of the area of London she grew up in.

From BBC

They said: "If members of the public witness any instances of dog fouling, we would encourage them to report it by completing a form on our website."

From BBC

Our sympathies change as we witness both men’s failings as well as their enduring virtues.

From Los Angeles Times

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affirm affirms apostle argues arguing argue attendee attendees attest beholds behold betoken bystander certify confirm confirmation confirms contemplates contemplate depone endorses endorse evidence evidence eyewitness guarantees guarantee guaranteeing indicate indicates monument monuments notarize notary observe observer onlooker proof prove proves record regard see sight sign signer signification spectator testify testament testimony testimonies testimonial testimonials undersign validation view vouch watcher

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