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   Re·per·cus·sion

   /ˌrēpərˈkəSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one: "the move would have grave repercussions for the entire region"
   • 2. the recoil of something after impact. archaic
   • 3. an echo or reverberation. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a medical term meaning ‘repressing of infection’): from Old French, or from Latin repercussio(n-), from repercutere ‘cause to rebound, push back’, from re- ‘back, again’ + percutere ‘to strike’. The early sense ‘driving back, rebounding’ (mid 16th century) gave rise later to ‘blow given in return’, hence repercussion (sense 1) (early 20th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. repercussive adjective

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   1. : reflection, reverberation. 2. a. : 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. repercussive. ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-siv.

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   REPERCUSSION definition: 1. the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   REPERCUSSION meaning: 1. the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   A repercussion is something that happens because of another action. You could quit paying your rent, but getting evicted from your apartment might be the repercussion.

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   repercussion. noun. /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃn/. /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn/. [usually plural] an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards synonym consequence. The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry. Synonyms result. Extra Examples.

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   Repercussion definition: an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action. See examples of REPERCUSSION used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPERCUSSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If an action or event has repercussions, it causes unpleasant things to happen some time after the original action or event. It was an effort which was to have painful repercussions. Members of congress were warned of possible repercussions if their vote went through. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   repercussion. noun. /ˌripərˈkʌʃn/ ,/ˌrɛpərˈkʌʃn/ [usually plural] an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event, which may happen some time afterward synonym consequence, result The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry. Definitions on the go.

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    1. An often indirect effect, influence, or result that is produced by an event or action. 2. A recoil, rebounding, or reciprocal motion after impact. 3. A reflection, especially of sound.

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    Jun 15, 2024 · repercussion (countable and uncountable, plural repercussions) A consequence or ensuing result of some action. You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions .