repercussion | ||
1. | [ noun ] a remote or indirect consequence of some action | |
Synonyms: | reverberation | |
Examples: | "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions" "reverberations of the market crash were felt years later" |
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Related terms: | consequence reverberate | |
2. | [ noun ] a movement back from an impact | |
Synonyms: | rebound backlash recoil | |
Related terms: | movement bounce ricochet resilience bounce | |
Similar spelling: |
repercuss reversion reversioner reversionist reversionary repression |