repercussion
repercussion Lexical Profile
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• noun
An unintended, often indirect and unwelcome consequence of an event or action, especially one that occurs some time afterward; frequently used in the plural.
"The sudden change in fiscal policy had serious repercussions for small businesses across the region."
The recoil or rebounding of an object after striking against something, or the reflection and echoing of sound or light.
"The deep repercussion of thunder echoed off the surrounding canyon walls."
Word Nuance & Usage
Most commonly used in the plural form ('repercussions') and strongly carries a negative connotation of unwelcome or unintended consequences.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Middle French répercussion or directly from Latin repercussiō ('a rebounding'), derived from repercutere ('to strike back, cause to rebound'), from re- ('back') + percutere ('to strike thoroughly').