plural repercussions
: something usually bad or unpleasant that happens as a result of an action, statement, etc., and that usually affects people for a long time
—usually plural
We didn't expect the decision to have such serious/enormous/tremendous repercussions. [=consequences]
We did not consider the possible repercussions of our actions.
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/repercussion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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