bystanding
Examples
“The woes of the world call⟳ forth the loudest outcries from the bystanders. Bystanding is not the closest possible adjustment to the universe.”
“Adults love⟳ to talk⟳ about the importance of bystanders in stopping social cruelty. But bystanding is really complicated, and when we encourage⟳ our children to do it we rarely think⟳ about whether we're willing and able to do it ourselves.”
“Bystanding is not confined to one-off incidents: whole populations stand⟳ by while others suffer⟳ or are persecuted.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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