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

Little Saigon developed in the 1970s and ’80s, as refugees from South Vietnam fled the aftermath of the Vietnam War and moved to Southern California. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026

In the aftermath of World War II, looking Asian was considered a liability in their predominantly white town. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Several of our friends and neighbors are still dealing with the aftermath of 80-mile-per-hour winds and storms that wiped out power across the city and created significant property damage in the northeast. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

The complexity of the case became clear in the immediate aftermath of the race, in which there was an unusually high number of pit lane speeding penalties being awarded to drivers. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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