repercussion

noun re·per·cus·sion \ ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən , ˌre- \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

1 : reflection, reverberation

2 a : 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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repercussive

play \ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-siv, ˌre-\ adjective

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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

Recent Examples of repercussion from the Web

The moves could have significant repercussions in Florida, a crucial swing state where elections often are decided by razor-thin margins.

— arian campo-flores, WSJ, "Florida Officials Appeal Court Order on Felon Voting Rights," 4 Apr. 2018
The numbers come one year to the day before the U.K. leaves the European Union, a decision that’s had huge repercussions for the economy.

— fergal o'brien, Bloomberg.com, "Strain on U.K. Consumers Keeps Spending, House Prices in Check," 29 Mar. 2018
The trailer features a glimpse at Offred’s friend Moira, who managed to escape to Canada, the Commander and his wife arguing over the repercussions of Offred’s disappearance, and many more familiar faces.

— megan farokhmanesh, The Verge, "The Handmaid’s Tale season 2 looks even more harrowing than the first in this new trailer," 28 Mar. 2018
George Washington University professor Jonathan Turley is more optimistic about Daniels’s chances — and warns that the case could have major repercussions for Cohen personally.

— dylan matthews, Vox, "The definitive guide to the Stormy Daniels scandal," 24 Mar. 2018
That decision, in turn, could have repercussions for their employment and their ability to do other things, such as go grocery shopping.

— bailey bischoff, The Christian Science Monitor, "She opened a car repair shop to help those with limited incomes," 22 Mar. 2018
For Republicans who continue to fear the repercussions of getting on the wrong side of the president's still powerful base, the hope is that Trump's bluster regarding Mueller remains just that.

— nicole goodkind, Newsweek, "Impeaching Trump Is Now Being Discussed By Some Republicans, But Will Others Follow?," 21 Mar. 2018
Other administrators were either supportive or agnostic, but some students weren’t as lucky and were left to deal with the repercussions of their actions.

— michael arceneaux, Essence.com, "A Reminder To Students Punished In Gun Violence Protests: School Boards Can Be Voted Out," 16 Mar. 2018
The speech had immediate repercussions for the pageant as Univision and NBC dropped the broadcast, and celebrity judges and performers backed out of performing.

— chelsea brasted, NOLA.com, "Miss USA pageant looks to return to Louisiana, is reported to be scouting in Shreveport," 9 Mar. 2018

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