repercussion

Definition of Repercussion in English :

1. repercussion, reverberation

a remote or indirect consequence of some action

Example Sentences:
'his declaration had unforeseen repercussions'
'reverberations of the market crash were felt years later'

2. backlash, rebound, recoil, repercussion

a movement back from an impact

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Repercussion

noun

1. (often plural)

a result or consequence, esp one that is somewhat removed from the action or event which precipitated it

the repercussions of the war are still keenly felt

2.

a recoil after impact; a rebound

3.

a reflection, esp of sound; echo or reverberation

4. music

the reappearance of a fugal subject and answer after an episode

noun

1. Archaic

a driving back or being driven back by something resistant; rebound; recoil

2.

reflection, as of light or sound; reverberation

3.

a far-reaching, often indirect effect of or reaction to some event or action

usually used in pl.

n.

1. An often indirect effect, influence, or result that is produced by an event or action.

2. A recoil, rebounding, or reciprocal motion after impact.

3. A reflection, especially of sound.