repercussion

• Substantiv, das eine unbeabsichtigte Folge oder Auswirkung bezeichnet, meist eine unerwünschte, die sich aus einer Handlung oder einem Ereignis ergibt; auch das Nachhallen oder Widerhallen eines Ereignisses.

A noun referring to an unintended consequence or effect, typically an unwelcome one, resulting from an action or event.

1. B2formal

   An unintended consequence or result of an action or event, often negative.

   Nachwirkung

   • The decision to cut funding had serious repercussions for the school.
   • His reckless behavior had repercussions that affected his entire family.
   • The economic crisis had global repercussions.

   Synonymeaftermathbacklashbyproductconsequenceeffectfalloutramificationresultreverberationside effect

   Antonymecauseoriginsource

2. Echo or reverberationC1formal

   A sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface.

   Echo oder Widerhall

   • The repercussion of the gunshot echoed through the valley.
   • The singer's voice created a beautiful repercussion in the concert hall.
   • The repercussion of the explosion was heard miles away.

   Synonymeechoreflectionresonancereverberationringing