REPERCUSSION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

repercussion

noun

ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən

Definition of repercussion

as in effect

the power to bring about a result on another your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come

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Recent Examples of repercussion Parents tend to avoid conflict by giving in or helping kids avoid repercussions. — Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Oct. 2026 Still, there is a generational divide at play, and the repercussions could still be felt. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Texas’ Safe Haven Law, also known as the Baby Moses Law, allows parents to anonymously surrender an unharmed infant 60 days old or younger without legal repercussions. — Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 As more and more people succumb to AI psychosis, horror movies are (as always) the first to dive into the repercussions. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repercussion

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Noun

The method is precise, but the effect is unruly, as if the chainsaws are really back there somewhere inside the speaker, about to slash through the cone.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
But whether researchers intended to serve their funders’ agenda on CCS or not, some say the effect has been undeniable.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of effect

Noun

With this election, Sanders and Warren have an opportunity to steer Democrats further left and turn that political influence into a legislative agenda that is more adversarial toward big business and the private sector.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Earlier Delft experiments focused on electron spins and their influence on nuclear spins through hyperfine coupling.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of influence

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The sanctions, however, are unlikely to have a major impact on Rwanda, argued Dizolele, though Kigali will be cognizant of the impact on its image in the eyes of the West.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Cultivating future scientists While museums may be viewed simply as sites for school field trips or family outings, their impact extends far beyond entertainment.

— Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

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