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accident Synonyms

Another word for accident

Choosing another word for accident depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

Usage Example

"Traffic was delayed for two hours following a minor mishap on the highway."

Strongest
mishap
Strong
crash
collision
wreck
misadventure
casualty
calamity
Weak
catastrophe
disaster
pile-up

• noun (Context 2)

An event that happens by chance or without an apparent or deliberate cause; the working of fortune or coincidence.

Usage Example

"The scientist discovered the new adhesive compound purely by chance while testing another formula."

Strongest
chance
coincidence
fluke
Strong
fortune
luck
serendipity
happenstance
hazard
Weak
fate

• noun (Context 3)

In philosophy and logic, a property or quality of an entity that is not essential to its fundamental nature.

Usage Example

"According to Aristotelian metaphysics, the color of a horse is an accidental rather than part of its essence."

Strong
accidental
contingency
Weak
modification

Opposites of accident

The opposite of accident shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

essence
design
substance
intention
purpose
intent
plan
premeditation
See all opposites of accident

• Nearby Words

accession
accessorize
accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
acclaim

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Accident. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/accident
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