Synonyms for witness
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : wit-nis |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪt nɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for witness Other synonyms for the word witness
- affirm
- argue
- attest
- attestant
- attestor
- be a witness
- be on hand
- be on the scene
- be present
- bear out
- bear witness
- behold
- beholder
- bespeak
- betoken
- certify
- confirm
- corroborate
- corroborator
- countersign
- depone
- deponent
- depose
- endorse
- eyeball
- flash on
- gawker
- get a load of
- give evidence
- give testimony
- look on
- looker-on
- onlooker
- perceive
- pick up on
- pipe
- proof
- read
- rubbernecker
- say under oath
- sight
- sign
- signatory
- signer
- spectator
- spot
- spy
- stand for
- subscribe
- take in
- testifier
- testimony
- view
- viewer
- vouch for
- watch
- watcher
Définition of witness
Origin :- Old English witnes "attestation of fact, event, etc., from personal knowledge;" also "one who so testifies;" originally "knowledge, wit," formed from wit (n.) + -ness. Christian use (late 14c.) is as a literal translation of Greek martys (see martyr). Witness stand is recorded from 1853.
- noun person who observes an event
- verb observe
- verb testify; authenticate
- Avice Milbrey had the fortune to witness one of these bed-time causeries.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- The reverential care bestowed on this grave is delightful to witness.
- Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- And then, as if they had been on the witness stand, he looked searchingly at Linda.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- Same tone as if trying his best to encourage the witness in his statements.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- Have done and witness, then go, order me horses and an escort, for I ride at once.
- Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
- Heaven is my witness, that there is no sacrifice I would not make for you.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- I see it is also the name of the witness appealed to by Mrs. Morton—humph!
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- He grew sick, his son might have heard the witness—might be convinced.
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Now then, Mr. Beaufort, we have the witness, but will that suffice us?
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- And the question, then, will be, how far that witness will suffice?
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Antonyms for witness
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