Synonyms of repercussion

repercussion

noun

ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• effect
• influence
• impact
• consequence
• sway
• importance
• prestige
• mark
• significance
• domination
• weight
• mastery
• pull
• authority
• clout
• command
• dominion
• sovereignty
• supremacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• impotence
• helplessness
• powerlessness
• impotency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of repercussion

Ukraine war reverberates globally The war has had global repercussions for fuel, fertilizer and grain shipments — and for geopolitics, widening divisions between Russia and the West. — Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Looking to the future As polar ice disappears and sea levels continue to rise, concerns over the continuing and worsening repercussions of climate change continue to grow. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

South Miami has not signed a 287(g) agreement, and Fernandez said the city has not faced repercussions for that decision. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026