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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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
This could have repercussions for the hardware Apple releases, too.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
However, the prospect of eroding support among reliable Democratic voters in Virginia could have repercussions beyond the state, potentially signaling vulnerability in key battlegrounds for upcoming elections.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
A certain amount of spoon feeding was needed for the West to understand how does caste function, how does religion function, and what are the repercussions for society and on the way these [characters’] lives have turned out.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repercussion. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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