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repercussions

CEFR: C1

Unintended, often indirect and harmful consequences of an action, decision, or event (plural).

Synonyms

ramifications
aftermath

Common Collocations

serious repercussions
long-term repercussions
economic repercussions

Example Sentence

Slashing public healthcare budgets can trigger catastrophic socioeconomic repercussions across low-income communities.

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