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What is another word for Adverse Effect? – 112 Adverse Effect Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    harmful effect negative consequence undesirable outcome unfavorable result damaging impact deleterious effect adverse reaction side effect adverse event untoward effect unfavorable consequence noxious effect pernicious influence malignant effect baneful influence hurtful effect injurious effect detrimental effect calamitous consequence disastrous outcome catastrophic result ill effect bad effect evil effect malevolent effect baleful effect inimical effect adverse outcome adverse response.

    Meaning of Adverse Effect

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an adverse effect refers to "an unwanted or harmful consequence of a treatment, action, or situation."

    Definitions

    • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as "an unwanted and often harmful effect of a drug or treatment."
    • The Cambridge Dictionary states that an adverse effect is "a bad or unwanted effect of something, especially a medical treatment."

    Example Uses

    • The new medication had an adverse effect on the patient's liver function.
    • The company's decision to downsize had an adverse effect on the local economy.
    • The adverse effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident.
    • The doctor warned the patient about the potential adverse effects of the surgery.
    • The adverse effect of the pesticide on the environment was not immediately apparent.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    beneficial effect positive consequence desirable outcome favorable result helpful impact advantageous effect beneficial influence salutary effect wholesome effect healthy effect good effect favorable effect advantageous consequence positive outcome desirable result beneficial impact useful effect constructive effect edifying effect uplifting effect inspiring effect.

    Related Nouns

    consequence effect outcome result impact influence reaction response event situation condition circumstance phenomenon occurrence happening incident accident mishap calamity disaster catastrophe.

    Related Verbs

    cause produce result lead contribute induce trigger provoke precipitate generate create bring effect occasion incite stimulate prompt elicit evoke arouse.

    Related Adjectives

    harmful damaging deleterious adverse unfavorable undesirable negative bad evil malevolent malignant pernicious noxious baneful hurtful injurious detrimental calamitous disastrous catastrophic untoward.