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Synonyms of accident

11 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for accident is chance. Other synonyms of accident are casualty, mishap, befalling and fortuity. The opposite of accident is intention.

Synonyms and similar words for accident

nounChance; random chance.

  • fortuneThe arrival of something in a sudden or unexpected manner; chance; accident.

nounAny property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential or nonsubstantive.

  • accidensSynonym of accident (“a property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential or nonsubstantive”).

nounSynonym of accidental.

nounUnexpected event with negative consequences.

  • mishapAn accident, mistake, or problem.

nounUnexpected event that takes place without foresight or expectation.

  • befallingA happening; occurrence; chance; event.

nounMore synonyms

  • chanceRandom occurrence; luck.
  • contingency
  • casualtySomething that happens by chance, especially an unfortunate event; an accident, a disaster.
  • luck
  • casusA possible world, as a starting point for reasoning.
  • fortuityThe state of being fortuitous.

Opposite of accident

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of accident

  1. noun An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
  2. noun Casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
  3. noun A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes).

Full definition of accident

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Questions about synonyms of accident

What is another word for accident?
Accident has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chance, casualty, mishap, befalling and fortuity.
What is the opposite of accident?
The opposite of accident is intention.
What does accident mean?
Accident means an unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.

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