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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Still, those particular words will likely have at least some legal repercussions. — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, "Women Who Miscarry Could Be Criminally Investigated Under Georgia's New Abortion Law," 15 May 2019 But the lawsuit filed Thursday, if successful, could point to further repercussions. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, "Janus Ruling Fallout: Washington state employees sue to 'escape' union," 3 Aug. 2018 Despite his reinstatement, Josey was passed over for a promotion in 2016 due largely to repercussions from the incident. — Dan Spinelli, Philly.com, "Pa. appeals court upholds decision to deny promotion to Lt. Jonathan Josey," 27 Mar. 2018 The risk will come in the longer term if unions are able to persuade their members to stay home for longer, which could lead to wider economic repercussions. — Lauren Said-moorhouse And Jim Bittermann, CNN, "France braces for nationwide strikes over Macron's reform drive," 22 Mar. 2018 The 32-year-old spoke to The AP on condition his last name not be used for fear of repercussions. — Nadine Achoui-lesage, The Seattle Times, "Clashes mar peaceful protests as Algerians march anew," 12 Apr. 2019 That information that will have major repercussions for his blossoming romance with Daenerys Targaryen, or as Jon should have ideally grown up knowing her, Auntie Dany. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Could Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen Marry on 'Game of Thrones'?," 15 Apr. 2019 That, obviously, is going to have some repercussions beyond her new hair color. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," 18 Mar. 2019 Indeed, a private space fatality (during an operational crash, not a test flight) would have major repercussions. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "The 4 Things That Could Hobble the Commercial Space Revolution," 14 Jan. 2019

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