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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Non-compliance with these regulations can result in substantial fines and legal repercussions, not to mention negative press.
—
Jane Mosbacher Morris, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
Some student protesters faced repercussions, including arrests, sanctions and deferred diplomas.
—CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
The impact of this strike is reverberating globally—and the U.K. gaming industry could face harsh repercussions.
—Paul Sulyok, Fortune Europe, 13 Aug. 2024
Still, Abbott's order is likely to be decried by immigration rights advocates, who have said similar policies have had a chilling effect on immigrants, discouraging them from accessing medical care out of fear of legal repercussions.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2024
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Jane Mosbacher Morris, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
Some student protesters faced repercussions, including arrests, sanctions and deferred diplomas.
—CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
The impact of this strike is reverberating globally—and the U.K. gaming industry could face harsh repercussions.
—Paul Sulyok, Fortune Europe, 13 Aug. 2024
Still, Abbott's order is likely to be decried by immigration rights advocates, who have said similar policies have had a chilling effect on immigrants, discouraging them from accessing medical care out of fear of legal repercussions.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2024
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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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