SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
repercussion
noun
A consequence, often indirect and unwelcome, of an action.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Indirect consequence
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Usage distinction
Return to topRepercussion often suggests an unwelcome or indirect result. Backlash is a reaction against something, while impact is broader and can be immediate.
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See repercussion in use
An unannounced cancellation can have repercussions for the entire program.
One ramification of choosing the smaller hall was the need to redesign the visitor route around fewer stalls. An unwelcome repercussion followed when a disappointed vendor withdrew from the later event as well.
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