Definition of repercussion
1 : reflection, reverberation
2a : an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effectb : a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event —usually used in plural
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Examples of repercussion in a Sentence
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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But the diplomatic repercussions of a U.S. withdrawal could be vast, as demonstrated when European leaders last week pushed Trump to stay in the climate deal at the G-7 meeting in Italy.
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In the long term, environmentalists warn, a collapse of the pact could lead to devastating climate repercussions.
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The United States could also face serious diplomatic repercussions for leaving.
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Scotland will also have had five since September 2014 – with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warning of another referendum for Scottish independence, which would have repercussions from Inverness to Ipswich.
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His endurance is spectacular enough to accommodate that, but doing so while carrying the offense and checking Durant would come with heavy repercussions.
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And when Hirsh died weeks later, Department of Health documents show Messer forged his medical records to protect herself from any repercussions.
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For three months, the family worried about repercussions from protesting the government.
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The repercussions of signing Durant meant major changes to the Warriors’ supporting cast.
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Origin and Etymology of repercussion
Latin repercussion-, repercussio, from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat — more at percussion
REPERCUSSION Defined for English Language Learners
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: something usually bad or unpleasant that happens as a result of an action, statement, etc., and that usually affects people for a long time
REPERCUSSION Defined for Kids
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: a widespread, indirect, or unexpected effect of something said or done Everyone felt the repercussions of the change.
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