repercussion
/ˌɹipɝˈkəʃən/
an unintended consequence of an action
repercussion in a sentence
“The scandal had serious repercussions for his career.”
Origin of repercussion
Latin repercutere to cause to rebound, from re- back + percutere to strike
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