repercussion

Definitions

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

A recoil or rebounding effect after an impact or explosion.

Examples

The decision to cut the budget had a severe repercussion on the quality of public services.

He did not fully consider the long-term repercussion of his actions before making the choice.

Every choice we make in life carries a potential repercussion that we must be prepared to face.

Synonyms

consequence aftermath effect result impact outcome sequela

Antonyms

cause origin source precursor antecedent initiation beginning