repercussion
noun
re·per·cus·sion
ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən 
ˌre-
1
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
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 on the Web
Long-term impact of eviction The fear of eviction following a formal complaint can have profound physical and psychological repercussions on individuals grappling with the economic pressure of meeting housing expenses, according to a study conducted by The Eviction Lab in December 2023.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Separate from Trump, the obstruction dispute could also have repercussions for the Jan. 6 defendants who have already been convicted of the offense or pleaded guilty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
The repercussions from a straight-up, no-kidding critique of a colleague can be both swift and sure.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
These included repercussions for the student’s behavior and future incidents, a statement denouncing the video, a zero-tolerance policy regarding hate speech on campus and amendments to the university’s Code of Conduct to oppose hate speech and implement repercussions for future incidents.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
With rates becoming increasingly unsustainable, the long-term repercussions for those already living paycheck to paycheck seem dire.
—Julie Lynem, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The law’s passage brought swift repercussions for Uganda, too.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
By preventing security breaches, maintaining compliance, fostering collaboration and ensuring top-notch patient care, healthcare institutions can steer clear of the repercussions linked to data retrieval costs, regulatory fines, physician burnout and reputational damage.
—Chris Schueler, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Israel still faces international repercussions from the strike, which inflicted serious damage on Iran’s Quds Force, the external military and intelligence service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Separate from Trump, the obstruction dispute could also have repercussions for the Jan. 6 defendants who have already been convicted of the offense or pleaded guilty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
The repercussions from a straight-up, no-kidding critique of a colleague can be both swift and sure.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
These included repercussions for the student’s behavior and future incidents, a statement denouncing the video, a zero-tolerance policy regarding hate speech on campus and amendments to the university’s Code of Conduct to oppose hate speech and implement repercussions for future incidents.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
With rates becoming increasingly unsustainable, the long-term repercussions for those already living paycheck to paycheck seem dire.
—Julie Lynem, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The law’s passage brought swift repercussions for Uganda, too.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
By preventing security breaches, maintaining compliance, fostering collaboration and ensuring top-notch patient care, healthcare institutions can steer clear of the repercussions linked to data retrieval costs, regulatory fines, physician burnout and reputational damage.
—Chris Schueler, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Israel still faces international repercussions from the strike, which inflicted serious damage on Iran’s Quds Force, the external military and intelligence service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repercussion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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repercussion
noun
re·per·cus·sion
ˌrē-pər-ˈkəsh-ən
ˌrep-ər-
1
: a return action or effect
2
: a widespread, indirect, or unexpected effect of something said or done
the new policy had repercussions for everyone
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