accident
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/ˈæk.sə.dənt/
English
Definitions
noun
- An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.“to die by an accident”
- Especially, a collision or similar unintended event that causes damage or death.“My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.”
- Any chance event.
- Chance.
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Synonyms
fortuneluckcasusbefallingcasualtychancecontingencymishapfortuitychance eventaccidentaladventitiousunintentionalinadvertencesurprisesafetyhazardfluke