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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    consequence aftermath result outcome effect impact ramification reverberation fallout backlash reaction response retaliation retribution penalty punishment consequence upshot sequel corollary outgrowth offshoot byproduct spin-off side effect kickback ricochet echo reflection reverberation vibration impulse repercussive blowback payback comeback counteraction counterreaction counterblast retort riposte rejoinder reecho resonance vibration.

    Meaning of Repercussion

    The primary meaning of the word "repercussion" is a consequence or effect of an action or event.

    Definitions

    • A consequence, especially an unwelcome one, of an action or event
    • The act of repercussing or the state of being repercussed, especially the reflection of a sound

    Etymology of Repercussion

    The word "repercussion" originates from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "percussio" (meaning "a striking" or "a blow"), which is derived from "percutere" (meaning "to strike thoroughly")
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of striking back or the reflection of a sound, and its meaning has evolved over time to include the concept of consequences or effects of an action or event

    Example Uses

    • The company faced severe repercussions for their involvement in the scandal
    • The repercussions of the economic downturn were felt across the country
    • The noise from the construction site caused a repercussion that disturbed the entire neighborhood

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    consequence effect impact result outcome aftermath ramification reverberation fallout backlash reaction response penalty punishment retribution retaliation consequence upshot sequel corollary outgrowth offshoot byproduct spin-off side effect kickback ricochet echo reflection vibration impulse.

    Related Verbs

    affect influence impact effect cause bring produce generate create provoke prompt induce stimulate motivate encourage support assist aid help relieve alleviate mitigate ameliorate improve enhance better repercuss reflect reverberate vibrate resound echo recoil react respond retaliate retribute punish penalize.

    Related Adjectives

    consequential effective impactful resultant aftermath ramified reverberative fallout backlash reactive responsive punitive retributive retaliatory consequential upshot sequela corollary outgrown offshoot byproduct spin-off side kickback ricochet echoic reflective vibrational impulsive repercussive reverberant resounding echoing recoiling reactive responsive.