repercussion
noun
re·per·cus·sion
ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən 
ˌre-
1
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
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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John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Teachers and administrators should not be expected to navigate the complex logistical and legal repercussions that allowing the presence of ICE would create.
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John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Deep repercussions for abrupt acts The actions have had immediate effects.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
Teachers and administrators should not be expected to navigate the complex logistical and legal repercussions that allowing the presence of ICE would create.
—Rebecca Ragan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The findings carry repercussions beyond South Korea, as several receiving countries — including Norway and Denmark — have opened investigations into their international adoptions.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repercussion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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repercussion
noun
re·per·cus·sion
ˌrē-pər-ˈkəsh-ən
ˌrep-ər-
1
: a return action or effect
2
: a widespread, indirect, or unexpected effect of something said or done
the new policy had repercussions for everyone
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