REPERCUSSION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

repercussion

noun

ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən

Definition of repercussion

as in effect

the power to bring about a result on another your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come

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Recent Examples of repercussion Louis Vuitton also felt the repercussions of its legal dispute with Chinese tea brand Molly Tea. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 As the midterms near, Republicans have started warning in sometimes dire terms about the possible repercussions. — Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 The war’s repercussions have spread across the Middle East, including conflict in Lebanon and confrontations involving Iran and the United States, while Israel faces a divisive election and questions over security failures. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 There is a lot of Dutton history that plays into this premiere, with Kayce seeing the repercussions of Tate being in harm’s way because of the family name and land. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repercussion

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Noun

Forecasters say this year's could be among the strongest on record, and its effects are already being felt across South America and far beyond.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
In one example, the institution’s claim that California’s minimum wage law for fast-food workers had devastated the job market for those workers was tripped up by its failure to recognize the effect of seasonal adjustments in employment statistics.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of effect

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The four-bedroom home features modern heritage influences—like contemporary shaker furniture paired with more contemporary light fixtures—that define the interiors.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Dark matter cannot be observed directly through ordinary light, but its gravitational influence helps shape the distribution of galaxies.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of influence

Noun

Energy-absorbing seats are designed to manage forces transmitted to occupants during an impact, potentially reducing injury risks.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Sullivan denied that the law would cut Medicaid for Alaskans, saying the Affordable Care Act had a greater impact and raised insurance premiums in the state drastically.

— Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

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