repercussion

[US]/ˌriːpəˈkʌʃn/
[UK]/ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(especially negative) impact, response; consequences;[Medicine] the method of diagnosing a floating fetus.

Phrases & Collocations

face the repercussions

repercussions on society

Example Sentences

The decision to cut funding had serious repercussions for the research project.

His reckless behavior had negative repercussions on his career.

The scandal had far-reaching repercussions for the company's reputation.

Ignoring climate change could have disastrous repercussions for future generations.

She was aware of the potential repercussions of her actions.

The economic downturn had widespread repercussions across various industries.

The company's bankruptcy had serious repercussions for its employees.

The policy change had unforeseen repercussions on the community.

The athlete's doping scandal had legal repercussions that affected his career.

The diplomatic incident had diplomatic repercussions between the two countries.

Real-world Examples

Serious repercussions...- Serious repercussions...of the utmost seriousness.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Now, this has already started to have pretty immediate repercussions.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2016 Compilation

If Russia chooses not to, there will be serious repercussions, said Kerry.

Source: VOA Standard March 2014 Collection

And it was just all repercussions that ended up happening as a result of it.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

I suppose you thought there'd be no repercussions, what with Mr Bates' news.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

Living and working on the move had unintended repercussions on her mental and physical health.

Source: BBC Reading Selection

The repercussions are almost too hideous to contemplate.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

She was certain that the repercussions would be awful.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

Covid sort of started this off but this has had major repercussions for office values in particular.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Wherever we are, our actions have repercussions on the whole Earth.

Source: "BBC Documentary: Home"

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