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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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
If China does land first, there could be profound repercussions for the United States, according to Mike Gold, president of civil and international space at Redwire and a key figure in formulating the Artemis Accords.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While Tart did not face additional repercussions from the league for the play, he was called out by Taylor Swift fans on social media.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics say leaving the convention, which is part of UK law, would have wide repercussions.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repercussion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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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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