repercussion

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re·per·cus·sion | \ ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən

, ˌre- \

Definition of repercussion

1 : reflection, reverberation

2a : an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect

b : a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event —usually used in plural

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your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come

Recent Examples on the Web Any breach in this understanding creates long term repercussions. — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, "Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Announce Shock Decision to Step Down as Senior Royals," 8 Jan. 2020 One alumnus initially agreed to talk but has since changed his mind, fearing repercussions. — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, "Code of silence reigns amid scandals, misbehavior at all-boys Catholic schools," 2 Jan. 2020 Commonwealth Edison’s lobbying issues in Springfield may have some repercussions in the power company’s dealings with the city of Chicago. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "The Spin: Lightfoot has questions for ComEd | Charlie Beck suspends merit-based promotions | Expungements on marijuana convictions are happening," 11 Dec. 2019 However, populations take several years to recover from overhunting and today's Svalbard reindeer still feel those repercussions as their numbers slowly rise. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "This Archipelago Saved an Entire Species of Reindeer From Extinction," 5 Dec. 2019 In principal, universal screening can be a tremendous tool to prevent harmful repercussions. — David Finkelhor, The Conversation, "How universal childhood trauma screenings could backfire," 21 Nov. 2019 Though students have been disciplined in this particular case, a number of other incidents have gone by with no identifiable suspects or repercussions. — Tanya A. Christian, Essence, "Syracuse University Suspends Social Activities Following Slew of Racial Incidents," 18 Nov. 2019 Emma managed to include Brexit and the repercussions for immigrants in Britain in the story. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Henry Golding opens up about that huge Last Christmas twist," 8 Nov. 2019 And most notably, Joe Rannazzisi, a former DEA agent, explained to 60 Minutes and the Washington Post how drug companies used their resources to duck major federal repercussions during the height of the crisis. — Nick Martin, The New Republic, "Can the Opioid Crisis Avoid the Pitfalls of the Tobacco Wars?," 24 Oct. 2019

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