consequence

[kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns /

NOUN

result, outcome of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aftereffect aftermath effect fallout issue reaction repercussion

STRONG

end event follow-up outgrowth payback sequel sequence spin-off upshot waves

WEAK

bottom line can of worms chain reaction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause origin source

WEAK

beginning commencement inception insignificance rise start unimportance worthlessness

NOUN

importance, significance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

concern magnitude need value

STRONG

account exigency fame honor import interest moment momentousness note pith portent renown reputation repute signification weight weightiness

Antonyms

STRONG

ill repute triviality unimportance

WEAK

beginning cause commencement inception insignificance origin rise source start worthlessness

NOUN

person's status

Synonyms

STRONG

cachet dignity distinction eminence notability position prestige rank repute standing state stature status

Antonyms

STRONG

insignificance lowliness unimportance

WEAK

beginning cause commencement inception origin rise source start worthlessness

Example Sentences

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Their narrow military assessment leaves out the broader, unintended consequences of the war.

From Barron's

They said a California Highway Patrol officer had warned Grossman of its deadly consequences in 2013 after she was ticketed going 93 mph on the 101 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm begging you to consider the consequences for the most vulnerable," Balfour said.

From BBC

"Sporting CP went out there and didn't care about anything, while we were thinking about the consequences from the very first touch."

From BBC

Not every event is the same, and the consequences vary between regions and times of the year.

From BBC

consequence

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