Synonyms of accident

Noun

1. accident, mishap, misadventure, mischance

usage: an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

2. accident, stroke, fortuity, chance event, happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event

usage: anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause; "winning the lottery was a happy accident"; "the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck"; "it was due to an accident or fortuity"

Definition and meaning of accident (Dictionary)