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repercussion
[ ree-per-kuhsh-uhn, rep-er- ]
noun
- an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action:
The repercussions of the quarrel were widespread.
- the state of being driven back by a resisting body.
- a rebounding or recoil of something after impact.
- reverberation; echo.
- Music. (in a fugue) the point after the development of an episode at which the subject and answer appear again.
repercussion
/ ˌːəˈʌʃə /
noun
- often plural a result or consequence, esp one that is somewhat removed from the action or event which precipitated it
the repercussions of the war are still keenly felt
- a recoil after impact; a rebound
- a reflection, esp of sound; echo or reverberation
- music the reappearance of a fugal subject and answer after an episode
Derived Forms
- ˌˈܲ, adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of repercussion1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of repercussion1
Example Sentences
That will have global economic repercussions of its own, but it is more in line with recent American foreign policy - including that of Democratic President Joe Biden - as it seeks to constrain Chinese ambitions.
Stock markets from Japan to Germany have also been shaken, as investors assess the wider repercussions of the actions.
"Because they could pick up anybody, at any time, and send them anywhere with no repercussions whatsoever."
A significant slowdown in the US economy would have major repercussions for Asian exports as the US is such an important market for goods from the region.
He has been the victim of knife attacks, "because of repercussions of my job", including being stabbed five times while working in Cardiff.
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