Onlooker

Synonyms of onlooker

• spectator
• bystander
• observer

Antonyms of onlooker

• engaged
• actor
• participant

Collocations of onlooker

bystander

Frequency: 80 %

The bystander rushed to help the injured man after the accident.

curious onlooker

Frequency: 70 %

The curious onlooker watched as the magician performed his tricks.

silent onlooker

Frequency: 60 %

She stood as a silent onlooker, observing the heated argument without saying a word.

concerned onlooker

Frequency: 45 %

The concerned onlooker called for help when he saw the car accident.

Idiomatic Expressions for onlooker

• Phrase: onlooker effect
  Meaning: the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency situation when there are others present who are not helping
  Usage: The onlooker effect was evident when no one called for help during the accident.