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consequence
noun as in result, outcome of action
Strongest matches
aftereffect, aftermath, effect, fallout, issue, reaction, repercussion
Weak matches
noun as in importance, significance
Example Sentences
But while strongly-worded opinions over whether or not to pull out of the treaty make for easy headlines, the consequences are deeply complicated.
"It had life-changing and life-ending consequences for these children and they were the canary in the coalmine and we needed to listen to them and make their voices count even in their deaths".
Braun-Privet later warned that if a budget deal was not agreed in the coming days, France would face "very serious consequences".
False 911 reports can spark fear, panic and trigger a large police response that can have deadly consequences.
It reportedly said this was "a direct consequence of the minister's decision".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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