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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Nor will the lack of a final document from the RevCon cause "immediate or damaging consequences" to the NPT, she said.

From Barron's

The consequences of this happening on your tax return could be severe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whatever the reasons for the BOJ move, the consequences could be significant.

From The Wall Street Journal

What do you think will be the consequences of the court’s decision on property rights?

From The Wall Street Journal

But severing ties comes with its own consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal