Synonyms of aftermath

aftermath

noun

ˈaf-tər-ˌmath 

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outcome
• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• effect
• matter of course
• upshot
• aftereffect
• sequel
• fate
• issue
• backwash
• development
• precipitate
• sequence
• corollary
• implication
• fruit
• outgrowth
• conclusion
• child
• denouement
• ramification
• fallout
• repercussion
• aftershock
• side effect
• afterglow
• echo
• by-product
• blowback
• afterclap
• offshoot
• ripple
• spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cause
• reason
• occasion
• consideration
• factor
• basis
• ground
• antecedent
• base
• causation
• foundation
• mother
• stimulus
• spring
• origin
• determinant
• source
• groundwork
• inspiration
• root
• incentive
• impetus
• instigation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aftermath

Here’s what to know about Morgan Fox, the events that led up to her death and what happened in the aftermath. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

The potential effects of the federal cuts are hard to estimate, in part because states took different approaches in the aftermath. — Caitlyn Collins, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

In the aftermath of the crash, Ana said passengers broke windows and that firefighters pulled her from the wreckage. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

The tragedy and its aftermath played out in front of dozens of witnesses, many of whom lived in the surrounding homes or were students still wearing their backpacks. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

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