incident

Definition

  • noun: an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens
  • noun: something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance
  • synonyms: casual, fortuitous, befalling

Examples

  • The suspects were arrested 'without incident'. [=without any unexpected trouble]

  • Aside from a few isolated 'incidents', the crowd was well-behaved.

  • We just want to put that embarrassing 'incident' behind us.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I was hoping to have a word with you about the disturbance at your home last week. How'd you find out about that? The police constables filed an incident report. It's... Well, it's raised a few eyebrows. I'd rather not have my business spread all over the telly, if you don't mind. Good day! (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2
  • (..) PEGGY: Big bloody mouse. (CLANKS) (GASPS) Well, there's nothing we can do about that. We can file an incident report and we'll stand by it if anyone asks. But that's about all. A report? Oh. That's brilliant. Every problem I have, there's another bloody form to fill out! (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2