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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˌˈܲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of repercussion1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of repercussion1
Example Sentences
Several political analysts approached by the BBC declined to talk about the elections for fear of repercussions.
"That was a political choice that had repercussions across Europe."
It has led to some questioning over what is happening within the squad, and what repercussions there will be - with England attempting to defend their Euros crown.
But the repercussions of this apparent Harvard-Trump fight run far deeper than the management of a single Ivy League university.
“There’s no accountability, there’s no repercussions,” he said.
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