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What is another word for Accident? – 124 Accident Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mishap misadventure mischance calamity disaster catastrophe crash collision wreck smash fender bender slip trip fall tumble spill drop lapse mistake error blunder faux pas gaffe bloomers boo-boo blooper botch bungle snafu foul-up mishandle misstep trip-up.

    Meaning of Accident

    An event that happens by chance, especially an unpleasant or unfortunate one

    Definitions

    • An unforeseen event, especially one that causes damage or injury
    • A lack of intention or planning that leads to an unfortunate event

    Example Uses

    • The company was fined for its role in the accident that killed several workers
    • She had an accident on the way to work and arrived late
    • The accident was caused by a combination of human error and technical failure

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    crash collision wreck disaster calamity catastrophe mishap misadventure mischance mistake error blunder faux pas gaffe injury damage harm trauma shock casualty victim fatality survivor.

    Related Verbs

    happen occur take place come about arise emerge crop up spring up turn up befall betide chance fall slip trip tumble spill drop lapse mistake err blunder bungle botch.

    Related Adjectives

    unfortunate unlucky chance accidental unintended unplanned unforeseen unexpected surprising shocking traumatic harmful damaging injurious calamitous disastrous catastrophic regrettable deplorable lamentable.