CASUALTY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

casualty

noun

ˈka-zhəl-tē

Definition of casualty

as in victim

a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the real casualties in the war against drugs are millions of innocent children

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as in accident

a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury casualties at sea that sometimes resulted in great losses of men or even of entire ships

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as in luck

archaic the uncertain course of events believes finding one's true love is too important a matter to be left to mere casualty

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Recent Examples of casualty The toll was confirmed in the Pentagon’s 2025 annual report for civilian casualties, The Washington Post first reported. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said that there were no casualties, but the museum’s building and artwork took a big hit as firefighters tried to put out the fire. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The strike in the town of Zawaida also wounded at least five other people, including a child, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital, which received the casualties. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Following the earthquake, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shared on social media that while there are no current reports of human casualties or extensive damage to homes, confirmation of the full scope of the earthquake’s effects remained ongoing. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casualty

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Noun

Homecoming aside, there’s still the Trawler to worry about, a fact we’re reminded of when another victim turns up on a playground, this time with a pentagram carved into his back and fish corpses shoved into his wounds.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
After Bateman’s September 2022 arrest, his child victims were placed in protective custody.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of victim

Noun

Near-death experiences are frequently triggered by a life-threatening event, such as cardiac arrest, traumatic brain injury or a car accident.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The Unicorn Gundam wasn’t chosen by accident either; like the Nu Gundam, the Unicorn Gundam is one of the most popular designs in terms of model kit and toy sales.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

John’s hacking skills prove useful, as does the T-800’s extensive firepower—although per John’s instructions, there are zero human fatalities.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Days after Pennsylvania health officials reported two measles deaths, a public dispute has emerged about whether other factors played a role in the fatalities.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fatality

Noun

Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
The chances of flash flooding within 25 miles of any location in Jefferson and Hardin counties had increased to a moderate risk of 40% to 69%, Jones said.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

Other complicating factors can include things like child custody, income, housing and other circumstances that can make domestic survivors feel stuck.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Biz2Credit also considers the circumstances, particularly for seasonal businesses or companies seeking financing to smooth out short-term cash flow irregularities.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

The catastrophe follows similar floods last year and underscores how a rapidly warming Himalaya — with faster glacier melt and extreme weather — is turning vital river corridors into deadly hazard zones.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Many schools have strict regulations against certain electronics and appliances in order to keep campus safe from fire hazards and other concerns.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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