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What is another word for Aftermath? – 167 Aftermath Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    consequence result outcome repercussions fallout backwash wake trail sequel upshot corollary effect ramification impression reaction response reverberation echo residue leftover remnant vestige relic residue aftermaths sequelae consequences outcomes repercussions effects impressions reactions responses reverberations echoes leftovers remnants vestiges relics.

    Meaning of Aftermath

    The primary meaning of the word "Aftermath" is the consequences or repercussions following a significant event.

    Definitions

    • The consequences or repercussions of a significant event, especially a disaster or war.
    • The period of time following a significant event, especially a disaster or war, during which the consequences or repercussions are felt.

    Etymology of Aftermath

    The word "Aftermath" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "after" meant "following" and "math" meant "mowing" or "harvest".
    Historically, the term referred to a second crop of grass or other plants that grew after the first had been harvested, and later it came to be used figuratively to describe the consequences of an event.

    Example Uses

    • The city struggled to recover from the aftermath of the hurricane, which had destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
    • The country was still reeling from the aftermath of the war, which had left deep scars and a divided population.
    • The aftermath of the accident was a difficult time for the family, as they came to terms with their loss.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    prelude precursor introduction beginning start commencement inception initiation opening onset genesis origin source roots foundation basis preamble prologue foreword introduction preface preamble precursor harbinger herald warning omen portent sign signal indication precursor forerunner antecedent predecessor.

    Related Nouns

    disaster catastrophe calamity tragedy crisis emergency consequence result outcome repercussions fallout effect impression reaction response reverberation echo residue leftover remnant vestige relic debris wreckage ruin destruction devastation chaos mayhem turmoil upheaval disorder.

    Related Verbs

    recover rebuild reconstruct restore revive rejuvenate regenerate renew reestablish recreate revive resuscitate revitalize rehabilitate overcome surpass transcend overcome conquer vanquish defeat triumph prevail dominate subdue alleviate mitigate assuage soothe comfort console solace.

    Related Adjectives

    devastating disastrous calamitous tragic critical emergency consequential resultant reverberant residual leftover remnant vestigial relic destructive chaotic turbulent upheaval disorderly catastrophic ruinous deleterious detrimental harmful injurious damaging destructive disastrous calamitous.