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repercussion

Definition

  • noun: something usually bad or unpleasant that happens as a result of an action, statement, etc., and that usually affects people for a long time
  • noun: an action or effect given or exerted in return
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: aftereffect, aftermath, aftermath

Examples

  • We didn't expect the decision to have such serious/enormous/tremendous 'repercussions'. [='consequences']

  • We did not consider the possible 'repercussions' of our actions.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I can hang out. You can show me around. That is out of the question. You must not leave this house. You must not see or talk to anybody. Anything you do can have repercussions on future events. Do you understand? Yeah. Sure. Okay. Marty... ...have you interacted with anybody else today besides me? (..)
    1985 Back to the Future