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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Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
This ambiguity let entrepreneurs like Sanders move into the market without immediate legal repercussions.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The analysis shows at least 50 educators, including high school teachers and college professors, have faced investigations or repercussions for their remarks amidst the wave of intense scrutiny of social media channels by Kirk's supporters.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
These are the repercussions that conservatives have been experiencing for years for infractions not nearly as egregious.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 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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