consequence
/kˈɑnsʌkwʌns/
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Noun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
Noun
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Noun
having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"
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aftereffect
aftermath
backwash
bandwagon effect
branch
brisance
butterfly effect
byproduct
by-product
change
coattails effect
comeupance
comeuppance
Coriolis effect
corollary
dent
deserts
domino effect
fallout
fruit
harvest
hell to pay
impact
influence
knock-on effect
materialisation
materialization
matter
offset
offshoot
offspring
outgrowth
payoff
placebo effect
position effect
product
repercussion
response
reverberation
reward
sequella
side effect
spillover
train
wages
wake
wallop