repercussions
word · lemma: repercussion
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 - consecuenciasPortuguese (BR): repercussões - consequênciasPortuguese (PT): repercussões - consequênciasChinese (Simplified): 后果 - 影响Chinese (Traditional): 後果 - 影響Hindi: परिणाम - प्रभावArabic: عواقب - تبعاتBengali: প্রতিক্রিয়া - পরিণতিRussian: последствияJapanese: 影響 - 反響Vietnamese: hậu quả - ảnh hưởngKorean: 여파 - 영향Turkish: sonuçlar - etkilerUrdu: نتائج - اثرات (منفی)Indonesian: dampak - konsekuensi
Example Sentences
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
Breaking the rules can have serious repercussions.
basic
The company faced financial repercussions after the mistake.
basic