aftermath

[af-ter-math, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌmæθ, ˈɑf- /

NOUN

situation following an event, occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chain reaction impact outcome

STRONG

consequences end eventuality flak issue payoff remainder residual residuum results upshot waves

WEAK

after-effects causatum

Antonyms

STRONG

cause origin source start

Example Sentences

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In the aftermath, the team were threatened with fines and a ban.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Stewart also called the film’s second half, which heavily focuses on the ImClone stock trading case and its aftermath, “a bit lazy.”

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

And Sir Keir, as the head of that family, will have to deal with the deeply-emotional aftermath.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In the aftermath, state regulators took crisis-proofing measures, establishing a financial-stability task force and subjecting life insurers to new stress-testing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In the aftermath of that memorable conflict there was much speculation as to what the future held.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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