repercussion
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From Latin repercussio (“rebounding; repercussion”), from repercutio (“cause to rebound, reflect, strike against”), from re- + percutio (“beat, strike”), from per- (“thoroughly”) + quatio (“shake”).
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repercussion (plural repercussions)
- A consequence or ensuing result of some action.
- You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions.
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a consequence or ensuing result of some action
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