Words Like ACCIDENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ACCIDENT.

10 Alternative Words Similar to accident

1 Fortuity Noun      Synonym Words Like Fortuity
2 Happening Noun      Synonym Words Like Happening
3 Occurrence Noun      Synonym Words Like Occurrence
4 Occurrent Noun      Synonym Words Like Occurrent
5 Chance Noun      Synonym Words Like Chance
6 Contingency Noun      Synonym Words Like Contingency
7 Attribute Noun      Synonym Words Like Attribute
8 Injury Noun      Hyponym Words Like Injury
9 Break Noun      Hyponym Words Like Break
10 Hap Noun      Hyponym Words Like Hap

4 examples of accident

1 to die by an accident
2 beauty is an accident
3 the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck
4 it was due to an accident or fortuity

10 definitions of accident

1 Literally, a befalling; an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; an undesigned, sudden, and unexpected event; chance; contingency; often, an undesigned and unforeseen occurrence of an afflictive or unfortunate character; a casualty; a mishap.
2 A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, as gender, number, case.
3 A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms.
4 A property or quality of a thing which is not essential to it, as whiteness in paper; an attribute.
5 A quality or attribute in distinction from the substance, as sweetness, softness.
6 Any accidental property, fact, or relation; an accidental or nonessential.
7 Unusual appearance or effect.
8 an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
9 anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
10 An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: car accidents on icy roads.
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