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What is another word for Incident? – 153 Incident Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    accident event occurrence happening episode experience circumstance affair occasion incident mishap calamity disaster catastrophe emergency crisis predicament plight situation condition case incident misadventure misfortune tragedy accident collision crash bump scrape fender bender wreck smash mishap mayhem chaos turmoil upheaval commotion disturbance turmoil unrest disorder

    Meaning of Incident

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an incident is "an event or situation, especially one that is unexpected or unpleasant"

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines incident as "an occurrence or event, especially an unpleasant or unusual one"
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that an incident is "something that happens, especially something unexpected or unpleasant"

    Example Uses

    • The company apologized for the incident and promised to take steps to prevent it from happening again.
    • The police are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the accident.
    • The incident at the airport caused a significant delay in flights.
    • The incident was a major topic of discussion at the meeting.
    • The incident highlighted the need for improved safety measures.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    non-event normality routine regularity calm peace tranquility serenity stability order predictability expectation plan intention purpose design accident-free incident-free trouble-free problem-free crisis-free emergency-free catastrophe-free disaster-free mishap-free mayhem-free chaos-free turmoil-free

    Related Nouns

    accident event occurrence happening episode experience circumstance affair occasion emergency crisis predicament plight situation condition case disaster catastrophe calamity tragedy misadventure misfortune mishap mayhem chaos turmoil upheaval commotion disturbance

    Related Verbs

    happen occur take place transpire befall betide come about arise emerge develop unfold ensue result follow arise emanate stem originate derive issue proceed eventuate culminate

    Related Adjectives

    unexpected unpleasant unusual unfortunate regrettable deplorable lamentable unfortunate unlucky ill-fated disastrous calamitous catastrophic tragic sorrowful distressing disturbing alarming shocking surprising astonishing astounding remarkable notable significant major serious severe critical crucial