Synonyms for
Incident
Definition
An event or occurrence, usually negative or unpleasant, that happens unexpectedly and often requires action to be taken.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- minor incident
- serious incident
- major incident
- security incident
- traffic incident
- reported incident
- unfortunate incident
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe an event that is disruptive or unusual. 'Incident' can sometimes imply a minor disturbance, while 'accident' typically suggests unintentional harm or damage.
Example sentences
- The incident with the cake left a huge mess in the kitchen.
- The police were called to investigate the incident at the bank.
- The incident on the playground led to a new rule being put in place.
- The incident at the party caused some people to leave early.
- The incident on the highway caused a long delay in traffic.
Quotes
'Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.' - Lao Tzu
'The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.' - Epictetus
'The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.' - Winston Churchill