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Repercussions

Noun Hard
English: Unintended consequences of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Explanation: The long-term, often negative, effects or consequences that follow an action or event.

परिणाम, नतीजा, प्रतिक्रिया

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"The company's decision to lay off staff had severe repercussions for the local economy."

Consequences effects aftermath fallout impact
Causes origins sources

"Repercussions" sounds like "re-per-cushions." If you jump on a bed, the *repercussions* are that the cushions bounce back.

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