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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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.
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She was ejected from the game, but more repercussions could be on the way.
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Industry players, meanwhile, expressed surprise that India hadn’t secured a better deal, citing possible repercussions on employment and small businesses.
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Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
She was ejected from the game, but more repercussions could be on the way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Industry players, meanwhile, expressed surprise that India hadn’t secured a better deal, citing possible repercussions on employment and small businesses.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repercussion. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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