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
Recent Examples of repercussion from the Web
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A committed right-wing ideologue who plans to retire at the end of his term, Johnson has no reason to fear the repercussions of throwing his constituencies off their insurance.
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The president’s son may also face repercussions for potentially violating a federal regulation barring federal, state and local campaigns from accepting things of value from foreign nationals.
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Ticket repercussionsSome Texas counties, such as Dallas, flag motorists with unpaid red light tickets and block their vehicle registrations until the fines are paid, but that is not the case in Tarrant County.
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China has threatened more economic repercussions if THAAD installations continue.
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Border lines The Facebook policy appears to have had repercussions in many of the at least two dozen disputed territories around the world.
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The moment was such a delicious reveal and will no doubt have repercussions throughout the rest of the season (which, spoiler alert, ends with a location shoot in Ireland).
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That law, passed as Senate Bill 17, could have indirect repercussions on the LGBT community in one of the nation's more gay-friendly cities, said Chris Hartman, the director of Louisville's Fairness Campaign.
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The decision to suspend the plan has already had repercussions.
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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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