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What is another word for Negative effect? – 112 Negative effect Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adverse effect detrimental impact harmful consequence unfavorable outcome bad influence ill effect destructive result calamitous outcome disastrous consequence deleterious impact pernicious effect malign influence injurious result damaging consequence hurtful effect noxious impact baneful influence maleficent result baleful consequence inimical effect adverse consequence unfavorable result negative consequence destructive influence calamitous result.

    Meaning of Negative effect

    According to Oxford Dictionary, a negative effect is "a result or consequence that is undesirable or unpleasant".

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines it as "a detrimental or unfavorable result or consequence".
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that a negative effect is "a bad or unwanted result of a particular action or set of circumstances".

    Example Uses

    • The new policy had a negative effect on the company's profits, leading to widespread layoffs.
    • Smoking has a negative effect on your health, increasing the risk of lung cancer and heart disease.
    • The cold weather had a negative effect on the crops, causing them to wither and die.
    • The negative effect of pollution on the environment is a major concern for scientists and policymakers.
    • The recession had a negative effect on the job market, making it difficult for people to find employment.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    positive effect beneficial impact favorable outcome good influence advantageous result helpful consequence useful effect constructive influence uplifting result edifying consequence salutary impact wholesome effect improving influence enriching result rewarding consequence satisfying outcome heartening effect encouraging influence invigorating result.

    Related Nouns

    consequence effect impact influence result outcome upshot aftermath ramification repercussion fallout byproduct spinoff side effect backlash reaction response development situation condition circumstance event occurrence happening.

    Related Verbs

    affect influence impact harm damage injure impair worsen exacerbate aggravate intensify heighten increase diminish reduce mitigate alleviate minimize neutralize counteract offset.

    Related Adjectives

    adverse detrimental harmful unfavorable bad negative destructive calamitous disastrous deleterious pernicious malign injurious damaging hurtful noxious baneful maleficent baleful inimical unfavorable unpleasant undesirable.