répercussions

Definitions of répercussions
  1. noun
    any result that follows its cause after an interval
    synonyms: séquelles
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    type of:
    conséquence, effet, résultat
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  2. noun
    the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
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    type of:
    conséquence, effet, résultat
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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