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incident Antonyms

Opposite of incident

Because the opposite of incident shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A distinct clash, disturbance, dispute, or mishap that causes trouble or disruption.

Usage Example

"Fortunately, the crowded festival concluded peacefully and without harmony."

Strong
harmony
peace

• adjective (Context 2)

Liable to happen because of; resulting from or naturally accompanying a particular activity or condition.

Usage Example

"The orientation session covered the typical hazards unrelated to working in a chemical laboratory."

Strong
unrelated
independent

• adjective (Context 3)

Falling upon or striking a surface (especially of light, sound, or radiation).

Usage Example

"The prism refracted the reflected light into a vivid spectrum of colors on the wall."

Strongest
reflected
Strong
emitted

Similar words to incident

Words similar to incident shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

event
occurrence
disturbance
episode
happening
concomitant
mishap
attendant
See all synonyms of incident

• Nearby Words

incestuously
inch
incidence
incident
incidental
incidentally
incidentals

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Incident. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/incident
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