repercussion

noun

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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Synonyms for repercussion

Synonyms

effect, impact, influence, mark, sway

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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In almost all places where Black and Brown people exist, there is or has been colonialism and its repercussions. — Eva Lewis, Teen Vogue, "I Traveled to Paris to Advocate for Human Rights in Chicago's South Side," 27 Nov. 2018 That may seem like a distant problem, but its repercussions are likely to be felt at your favorite dessert parlor this summer. — Aryn Baker/sahabevava, Time, "Vanilla Is Nearly as Expensive as Silver. That Spells Trouble for Madagascar," 13 June 2018 Many books have been written about this single duel and its repercussions. — Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, "Duels, Blood, And Politics: The Little-Known History of the Gun That Killed Alexander Hamilton," 6 June 2018 Indeed, Cruz, virtually alone among candidates here, barely refers to President Donald Trump and his paradigm-shifting repercussions since the election. — Washington Post, "Ted Cruz runs for re-election as though it’s still 2016," 15 Apr. 2018 With pitchers and catchers reporting this week, the offseason is over, but Maxwell still will be dealing with its repercussions. — Mark Inabinett, AL.com, "Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell to stand for national anthem in 2018," 14 Feb. 2018 Perhaps most kick-ass of all, Kensington Palace goes on to make no mistake that any online trolls who go against these guidelines will feel the repercussions. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Kensington Palace Just Made Moves to Tackle Online Abuse Against the Royal Family," 4 Mar. 2019 The potential legal hassle is one of many repercussions Brexit has presented businesses across Europe. — Nina Trentmann, WSJ, "As Brexit Nears, European Firms Look to Change Legal Structure," 12 Dec. 2018 The former Amazon employee, a US Air Force veteran, requested anonymity for fear of professional repercussions. — Chavie Lieber, Vox, "The human costs of Black Friday, explained by a former Amazon warehouse manager," 20 Nov. 2018

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