incident

[ˈɪnsɪdənt]

incident Definition

  • 1an event or occurrence, often negative or unexpected, that is significant and may require action to be taken
  • 2a violent event, such as a crime or accident

Using incident: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incident" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The incident caused a lot of damage to the building.

  • Example

    There were several incidents of violence during the protest.

  • Example

    I don't want to talk about the incident that happened last night.

incident Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for incident

Idioms Using incident

  • a situation that is likely to result in something negative or dangerous

    Example

    The old bridge is an incident waiting to happen; it's only a matter of time before it collapses.

  • nothing noteworthy or remarkable happened

    Example

    The flight was uneventful; there was no incident to report.

  • a single occurrence that is not part of a pattern

    Example

    The company assured customers that the data breach was an isolated incident.

Phrases with incident

  • incidents of crime

    instances of criminal activity

    Example

    The city has seen a rise in incidents of crime over the past year.

  • incidents of racism

    instances of discriminatory behavior based on race

    Example

    The school has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of racism.

  • incidents of bullying

    instances of aggressive behavior intended to intimidate or harm someone perceived as vulnerable

    Example

    The school counselor is trained to handle incidents of bullying.

Origins of incident

from Latin 'incidere', meaning 'to fall into'

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Summary: incident in Brief

The term 'incident' [ˈɪnsɪdənt] refers to an event or occurrence, often negative or unexpected, that is significant and may require action to be taken. It can also refer to a violent event, such as a crime or accident. Examples include 'The incident caused a lot of damage to the building.' and 'There were several incidents of violence during the protest.' Idioms like 'an incident waiting to happen' denote a situation that is likely to result in something negative or dangerous, while 'no incident' means nothing noteworthy or remarkable happened.

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