repercussions

Definitions

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

The recoil or rebounding of something after impact.

Examples

The company faced severe financial repercussions after the scandal was exposed.

You must consider the potential repercussions of your actions before making such a rash decision.

The new policy had unexpected repercussions on the morale of the entire department.

Synonyms

consequences aftermath effects outcomes results ramifications impacts

Antonyms

causes origins sources beginnings antecedents roots initiations