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repercussion
noun re·per·cus·sion \ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən, ˌre-\
: something usually bad or unpleasant that happens as a result of an action, statement, etc., and that usually affects people for a long time
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a : an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect b : a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event —usually used in plural
— re·per·cus·sive \-ˈkə-siv\ adjective
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Origin of REPERCUSSION
Latin repercussion-, repercussio, from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat — more at percussion
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repercussion
noun re·per·cus·sion \ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən\
Definition of REPERCUSSION for Kids
: a widespread, indirect, or unexpected effect of something said or done <Everyone felt the repercussions of the change.>
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