collateral damage (n)

n07361863

type n
lex_filenum 11
def (euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations
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Hypernym fatal accident, casualty
Domain of synset - USAGE euphemism
Domain of synset - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
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Member of this domain - USAGE euphemism
Hyponym fatal accident, casualty
Member of this domain - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine

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