repercussion
(noun)
noun
1. a remote or indirect consequence of some action
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
Similar word(s): reverberation
Definition categories: phenomenon, consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot
2. a movement back from an impact
Similar word(s): backlash, rebound, recoil
Definition categories: event, motion, movement
Sentences with repercussion as a noun:
- You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions.
- the repercussion of sound