Pronunciation: /ˌriː.pərˈkʌʃ.ən/
noun a consequence or indirect effect of an action or event
A1 He was afraid of the repercussions of his actions.
A2 The student faced repercussions for not completing the assignment.
B1 The company had to deal with the repercussions of their decision to downsize.
B2 The new policy had unforeseen repercussions on the economy.
C1 The political scandal had widespread repercussions on the government.
C2 The environmental disaster had long-lasting repercussions on the ecosystem.
preposition in the context of 'repercussion of'
A1 Not doing your homework can have a repercussion on your grades.
A2 Skipping class may lead to repercussions from your teacher.
B1 Being late to work can have negative repercussions on your career.
B2 The company's decision to downsize had far-reaching repercussions on the industry.
C1 The government's new policy had significant repercussions on the economy.
C2 The CEO's resignation had unforeseen repercussions on the company's stock price.
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A1 She was afraid of the repercussions of skipping school.
A2 The student faced repercussions for cheating on the exam.
B1 The company had to deal with the repercussions of a failed product launch.
B2 The government is considering the possible repercussions of implementing new policies.
C1 The CEO was well aware of the potential repercussions of the merger.
C2 The international community is closely monitoring the repercussions of the conflict.
formal The decision to cut funding for the project had serious repercussions on the overall success of the initiative.
informal Skipping class may have repercussions on your grades, so be careful.
slang If you don't study for the test, you'll face some serious repercussions.
figurative His dishonesty had a ripple effect, causing repercussions throughout the entire organization.
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