Repercussions Meaning in English

word · lemma: repercussion

US

ˌɹipɝˈkəʃənz/, /ˌɹipɹəˈkəʃənz

ree-per-KUH-shunz

UK

ɹɪpəkˈʌʃənz

ri-puh-KUSH-uhnz

Definition

Repercussions are the indirect results or consequences of an action, usually negative or unintended.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural and somewhat formal. Often used for negative, indirect effects (e.g., 'serious repercussions', 'legal repercussions'). Not used for immediate or simple results—those are 'results' or 'effects'.

• Spanish: repercusiones - consecuencias
• Portuguese (BR): repercussões - consequências
• Portuguese (PT): repercussões - consequências
• Chinese (Simplified): 后果 - 影响
• Chinese (Traditional): 後果 - 影響
• Hindi: परिणाम - प्रभाव
• Arabic: عواقب - تبعات
• Bengali: প্রতিক্রিয়া - পরিণতি
• Russian: последствия
• Japanese: 影響 - 反響
• Vietnamese: hậu quả - ảnh hưởng
• Korean: 여파 - 영향
• Turkish: sonuçlar - etkiler
• Urdu: نتائج - اثرات (منفی)
• Indonesian: dampak - konsekuensi

Example Sentences

Breaking the rules can have serious repercussions.

basic

The company faced financial repercussions after the mistake.

basic

His actions had unexpected repercussions.

basic

They never considered the possible repercussions of their decision.

natural

Making that joke at work might have some awkward repercussions.

natural

Nobody wants to deal with the repercussions if things go wrong.

natural