Synonyms for

Derailed

Verb / dɪˈreɪld / Another word for derailed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause a train to leave its tracks accidentally

Synonyms & similar words

derail jump off-track deviate diverge veer sway stray wander

Example sentences

  1. The train derailed and crashed into a building.
  2. The storm caused the train to derail.
  3. The conductor was blamed for the train derailment.
  4. The derailment caused a traffic jam.
  5. The train was moving too fast and derailed.

Quotes

  • I have derailed my life so many times that I feel like I should be wearing a conductor's hat.
  • Life is a train ride, and at the many stations along the route, people important to us debark, never to get aboard again. We mourn until another train arrives and things begin anew. And then we can laugh, and enjoy the ride.
  • The train's always been the glue that's held this place together. When I was a kid, it was a means of escape... Now it's what keeps us connected.

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