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repercussion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of repercussion

the power to bring about a result on another

  • your decision not to go to college will have repercussions youʼll feel for years to come
Synonyms of repercussion

effect, impact, influence, mark, sway
Words Related to repercussion

authority, clout, prestige, pull, weight

command, domination, dominion, mastery

consequence, importance, significance

sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy
Near Antonyms of repercussion

helplessness, impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

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