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incident

The word “incident” has 3 syllables: in-ci-dent

It's pronounced as /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

What is synonym and antonym for incident?

In the thesaurus, “incident” has 69 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for incident along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for incident

Antonyms for incident

  • asynchronous
  • noncontemporary
  • nonsimultaneous
  • nonsynchronous

Meanings of incident

  • noun
    1. An event or occurrence.
    2. A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.
    3. An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
  • adjective
    1. Arising as the result of an event, inherent.
    2. (of a stream of particles or radiation) Falling on or striking a surface.
    3. Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
    4. Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.
    5. Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.

Example Sentences

  • The police arrived quickly after the incident was reported.
  • She recalled an incident from her childhood that shaped her outlook.
  • The incident at the factory led to new safety regulations.
  • He tried to downplay the embarrassing incident.
  • The news covered the incident in great detail.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incident, such as: accessary, accessory, accident, accompaniment, accompanying, achievement, adjunct.

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