repercussion (Meaning)
repercussion (n)
a remote or indirect consequence of some action
a movement back from an impact
repercussion (n.)
The act of driving back, or the state of being driven back; reflection; reverberation; as, the repercussion of sound.
Rapid reiteration of the same sound.
The subsidence of a tumor or eruption by the action of a repellent.
In a vaginal examination, the act of imparting through the uterine wall with the finger a shock to the fetus, so that it bounds upward, and falls back again against the examining finger.
Synonyms & Antonyms of repercussion
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- domination
- authority
- weight
- command
- dominion
- prestige
- importance
- clout
- pull
- significance
- mark
- mastery
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No weak antonyms found.
repercussion Sentence Examples
- The repercussions of his reckless driving led to a severe car accident.
- The company faced severe repercussions for its environmental violations.
- The government's decision had far-reaching repercussions on the economy.
- The student's actions had serious repercussions, resulting in his suspension from school.
- The repercussions of the toxic spill impacted the surrounding ecosystem for years to come.
- The manager warned his employees about the repercussions of not following company policy.
- The country experienced political and economic repercussions after the coup.
- The war had devastating repercussions for the civilians caught in the crossfire.
- The repercussions of the stock market crash caused widespread financial hardship.
- The company's reputation suffered significant repercussions after the negative press coverage.
FAQs About the word repercussion
a remote or indirect consequence of some action, a movement back from an impactThe act of driving back, or the state of being driven back; reflection; reverbera
influence,effect, impact,consequence, sway, domination, authority, weight, command, dominion
helplessness, helplessness,weakness, impotence, impotence, powerlessness, powerlessness, weakness,impotency, impotency
The repercussions of his reckless driving led to a severe car accident.
The company faced severe repercussions for its environmental violations.
The government's decision had far-reaching repercussions on the economy.
The student's actions had serious repercussions, resulting in his suspension from school.
