Repercussion vs. Consequence

Repercussion vs. Consequence — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Repercussion and Consequence

Repercussionnoun

A consequence or ensuing result of some action.

You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions.

Consequencenoun

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

Repercussionnoun

The act of driving back, or the state of being driven back; reflection; reverberation.

the repercussion of sound

Consequencenoun

A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.

I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.

Repercussionnoun

(music) Rapid reiteration of the same sound.

Consequencenoun

A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

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Repercussionnoun

(medicine) The subsidence of a tumour or eruption by the action of a repellent.

Consequencenoun

Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

Repercussionnoun

(obstetrics) In a vaginal examination, the act of imparting through the uterine wall with the finger a shock to the foetus, so that it bounds upward, and falls back again against the examining finger.

Consequencenoun

Importance with respect to what comes after.

Repercussionnoun

a remote or indirect consequence of some action;

his declaration had unforeseen repercussionsreverberations of the market crash were felt years later

Consequencenoun

The power to influence or produce an effect.

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Repercussionnoun

a movement back from an impact

Consequencenoun

(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence.

Consequenceverb

(transitive) To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

Consequencenoun

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;

the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwisehis decision had depressing consequences for businesshe acted very wise after the event

Consequencenoun

the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual;

that result is of no consequence

Consequencenoun

having important effects or influence;

decisions of great consequence are made by the president himselfvirtue is of more moment that security