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repercussion

noun
re·​per·​cus·​sion | \ ËŒrÄ“-pÉ™r-ˈkÉ™-shÉ™n How to pronounce repercussion (audio) , ËŒre-\

Definition of repercussion

2a : an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect
b : a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event usually used in plural

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Other Words from repercussion

repercussive \ ËŒrÄ“-​pÉ™r-​ˈkÉ™-​siv How to pronounce repercussive (audio) , ËŒre-​ \ adjective

Synonyms for repercussion

Synonyms

effect, impact, influence, mark, sway

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Examples of repercussion in a Sentence

your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come

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Neither Houts nor YouTube has responded to requests for comment about the incident or for details on whether there will be any repercussions on Houts' channel. Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, "A YouTuber is under investigation after she uploaded a video that appeared to show her abusing her dog," 8 Aug. 2019 Often, however, there are few repercussions for polluters, given the challenges of tracing the nurdles back to their origin and tracking down offenders. Julissa Treviño, WIRED, "Little Plastic 'Nurdles' Are Flooding Beaches and Waterways," 10 July 2019 There are even worse repercussions for Frances (Ordena Stephens), the Martha who supplied June with information. Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: A Criminal Record," 5 July 2019 McDonald said that members of Gallagher’s platoon came forward and reported their chief, knowing there could be negative repercussions for them. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Jury is deliberating in Navy SEAL murder trial," 1 July 2019 Since that decision was in part to be with Liza, there are going to be some repercussions this season. Ruth Kinane, EW.com, "Sutton Foster and Miriam Shor tease what's to come on Younger season 6," 12 June 2019 There are also potential repercussions for the Warriors' medical and athletic training staff who cleared Durant to play. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, "How Kevin Durant's injury alters the NBA landscape — this summer and beyond," 11 June 2019 But as many pointed out, there are often no real negative repercussions for this type of behavior from Trump, outside of angering a segment of the population. Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Donald Trump Calls Stormy Daniels 'Horseface' on Twitter," 16 Oct. 2018 Being able to make farmingdecisions that had repercussions in the glass rather than just financialimplications was a revelation. Fortune, "How Fruit Wines Are Becoming Serious Business," 17 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of repercussion

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for repercussion

Latin repercussion-, repercussio, from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat — more at percussion

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repercussion

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English Language Learners Definition of repercussion

: something usually bad or unpleasant that happens as a result of an action, statement, etc., and that usually affects people for a long time

repercussion

noun
re·​per·​cus·​sion | \ ËŒrÄ“-pÉ™r-ˈkÉ™-shÉ™n How to pronounce repercussion (audio) \

Kids Definition of repercussion

: a widespread, indirect, or unexpected effect of something said or done Everyone felt the repercussions of the change.

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