backwash

Synonyms

aftereffect, aftermath, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot;

Antonyms

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason;

Near Antonyms

consideration, determinant, factor;

base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork;

impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus;

mother, origin, root, source, spring;

Related Words

ramification;

denouement (also dénouement), echo, implication, repercussion;

afterclap, afterglow, aftershock;

by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect (also side reaction), spin-off;

Phrases

matter of course;