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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These early indicators are warning us of a pending leadership crisis that will have repercussions for all sectors and industries.
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Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
With its collection of more than nine million objects, the Virginia museum — itself nearly 200 years old — seems well positioned to tackle the American Revolution, with all its repercussions, achievements and contradictions.
—John Hanc, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The conflict could have global repercussions, as India and Pakistan each possess hundreds of nuclear weapons.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
The projections reinforce economists' warnings about the negative repercussions of President Trump's tariffs on the economy.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
With its collection of more than nine million objects, the Virginia museum — itself nearly 200 years old — seems well positioned to tackle the American Revolution, with all its repercussions, achievements and contradictions.
—John Hanc, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The conflict could have global repercussions, as India and Pakistan each possess hundreds of nuclear weapons.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
The projections reinforce economists' warnings about the negative repercussions of President Trump's tariffs on the economy.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repercussion. Accessed 30 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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