incident

/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

/ˈɪnsədənt/

Incident

an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one

a public disturbance

a strong disagreement between two countries that often involves military action

incident

falling or striking of light rays on something

(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

synonyms : incidental

antonyms : basic

Examples

1. The incident was over in a twinkle.

2. The incident has remained something of an elephant in the room within our family.

3. The incident has been blown up out of proportion.

4. The incident showed that desert and reward seldom keep company.