REPERCUSSION

/ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3E1R1C3U1S1S1I1O1N1 = 16

Definition

  1. noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action. — synonyms: reverberation
  2. noun a movement back from an impact. — synonyms: recoil, rebound, backlash

Examples

  • “his declaration had unforeseen repercussions”
  • “reverberations of the market crash were felt years later”
  • “You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions.”

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