derailment (Meaning)
derailment (n)
an accident in which a train runs off its track
derailment (n.)
The act of going off, or the state of being off, the rails of a railroad.
Synonyms & Antonyms of derailment
Synonyms:
- hagride
- irk
- fuss
- harry
- discountenance
- chivvy
- demoralize
- jar
- mortify
- weird out
- bedevil
- unnerve
- put off
- fluster
- faze
- get
- gall
- nettle
- frazzle
- rile
- dishearten
- peeve
- distemper
- discomfit
- confound
- shake up
- daunt
- abash
- pique
- put out
- vex
- fret
- dispirit
- alarum
- bug
- chafe
- chivy
- pester
- disconcert
- grate
Antonyms:
derailment Sentence Examples
- The train derailment caused widespread damage to the tracks and surrounding area.
- Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the tragic derailment.
- The derailment of the freight train led to a temporary halt in transportation services.
- Emergency responders rushed to the scene of the derailment to provide assistance.
- Engineers worked tirelessly to repair the damage caused by the derailment.
- The derailment resulted in significant delays for commuters traveling along the route.
- News of the derailment spread quickly, sparking concerns about railway safety.
- Passengers onboard the train described the terrifying moments leading up to the derailment.
- The derailment raised questions about the maintenance and inspection protocols for trains.
- Efforts were made to prevent similar derailments from occurring in the future through enhanced safety measures.
FAQs About the word derailment
an accident in which a train runs off its trackThe act of going off, or the state of being off, the rails of a railroad.
alarm, worry, unsettle, anger, bother,distract, agitate, disturb, concern,upset
settle, quiet, quiet,settle, soothe, compose, compose, calm, alleviate, alleviate
The train derailment caused widespread damage to the tracks and surrounding area.
Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the tragic derailment.
The derailment of the freight train led to a temporary halt in transportation services.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene of the derailment to provide assistance.
