REPERCUSSIONS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word repercussions. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| aftermath | nounn | |||||
noun • the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) • the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual | ||||||
| effects | nounn | |||||
noun • property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business | ||||||
| backlashes | nounn | |||||
noun • a movement back from an impact • an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence verb • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect | ||||||
| consequences | nounn | |||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual • having important effects or influence | ||||||
| impacts | nounn | |||||
noun • the striking of one body against another • a forceful consequence; a strong effect • influencing strongly • the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat verb • press or wedge together; pack together • have an effect upon | ||||||
| implications | nounn | |||||
noun • something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied) • a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred • an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection • a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false • a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement) | ||||||
| outcomes | nounn | |||||
noun • something that results • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||
| ramifications | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of branching out or dividing into branches • a part of a forked or branching shape • a development that complicates a situation • an arrangement of branching parts | ||||||
| results | nounn | |||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • something that results • the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause verb • issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end • produce as a result or residue • come about or follow as a consequence | ||||||
| aftereffect | nounn | |||||
noun • any result that follows its cause after an interval • a delayed effect of a drug or therapy | ||||||
| backlash | nounn | |||||
noun • a movement back from an impact • an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence verb • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect | ||||||
| consequence | nounn | |||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual • having important effects or influence | ||||||
| rebound | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a movement back from an impact • a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration • the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • return to a former condition | ||||||
| recoil | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||
| reverberation | nounn | |||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • a remote or indirect consequence of some action | ||||||
