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SIDE EFFECT Synonyms

16 synonyms for side effect. (exact relations)
9 hypernyms for side effect. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SIDE EFFECT

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fallout

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion

• any adverse and unwanted secondary effect

aftermath

noun

n

noun

• the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

by-product

noun

n

noun

• a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

• a product made during the manufacture of something else

byproduct

noun

n

noun

• a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

• a product made during the manufacture of something else

consequence

noun

n

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

effect

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• an outward appearance

• an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

verb

• produce

• act so as to bring into existence

fruit

noun

n

noun

• the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

• an amount of a product

• the consequence of some effort or action

verb

• cause to bear fruit

• bear fruit

impact

verb, noun

v, n

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

influence

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

• causing something without any direct or apparent effort

• a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

• the effect of one thing (or person) on another

• one having power to influence another

verb

• have and exert influence or effect

• shape or influence; give direction to

• induce into action by using one's charm

offshoot

noun

n

noun

• a natural consequence of development

outcome

noun

n

noun

• something that results

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

ramification

noun

n

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

reaction

noun

n

noun

• (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

• an idea evoked by some experience

• a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

• (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body

• a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude

• extreme conservatism in political or social matters

• doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like

repercussion

noun

n

noun

• a remote or indirect consequence of some action

• a movement back from an impact

result

verb, noun

v, n

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

sequelae

noun

n

noun

• A disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem.

• That which follows; an inference or corollary.

Best Hypernyms For SIDE EFFECT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for side effect, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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