repercussion
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.
Origin of repercussion
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How to use repercussion in a sentence
Partnering with a beer distributor isn’t something that’s normally done quickly since it can have long-term repercussions.
Craft brewers upend their business models in fight to stay alive | Chris Morris | October 14, 2020 | FortuneOn one hand, the choice to wear a mask and stay socially distant can have huge repercussions in spreading or containing the virus.
For the time being, companies are encouraged to comply with the law, though financial repercussions from the state could kick in at a later date.
Exclusive: California’s board diversity law led to 670 board seats filled by women, report finds | Michal Lev-Ram, writer | October 13, 2020 | FortuneThis could create an unwarranted criminal record, with potentially long-lasting repercussions for their education and employment opportunities.
Live facial recognition is tracking kids suspected of being criminals | Karen Hao | October 9, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewClimate change can have profound impacts across ecosystems, but rising average temperatures are just one factor among many driving those repercussions.
Nights are warming faster than days. Here’s what that means for the planet. | Ula Chrobak | October 9, 2020 | Popular-Science
The only repercussions Iraqi has faced are outside of Egypt, as she lost her place in an upcoming Swiss Film Festival, he added.
Sisi Is Persecuting, Prosecuting, and Publicly Shaming Egypt’s Gays | Bel Trew | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey still saw white policemen killing unarmed African Americans in what they perceive as cold blood and without repercussions.
Sharpton Recalls Civil Rights Struggle in DC March Against Police Violence | Ben Jacobs | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMeaningful repercussions and a more effective process of holding people accountable need to be implemented.
George W. Bush’s Puzzling WMD Coverup | Rick Santorum, Pete Hoekstra | October 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf the doctor is biased, he may still classify it as a disorder that can lead to legal repercussions.
Coming Out Kinky to Your Doctor, in Black and Blue | Heather Boerner | October 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt means that maybe, just maybe, there are repercussions attached to the actions of our reality TV stars.
The Minister of Justice walked away, still muttering something about public confidence and political repercussions.
We're Friends, Now | Henry HasseThe repercussions of the divorce debates were soon drowned out by the noise and excitement of the presidential campaign of 1860.
Susan B. Anthony | Alma LutzThe "repercussions" of the Jameson Raid were not overlooked.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. IV of IV. | Charles L. GravesIt was just at the time of the terrible earthquake at Avezzano, the repercussions of which we felt even at Chateau d'Oex.
An Autobiography | Igor StravinskyNever had blow more complex repercussions; and to remember Owen was to cease to think of herself.
The Reef | Edith Wharton
British Dictionary definitions for repercussion
/ (ˌriːpəˈkʌʃən) /
(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
Origin of repercussion
1Derived forms of repercussion
- repercussive, adjective
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