consequence

noun

An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.

An unwanted or unpleasant effect.

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

conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.

consecution; chain of causes and effects.

verb

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

Roots

sequorsequ- · Latin · follow

Synonyms for consequence

resultn upshotn aftermathn outcomen effectn consequentadj consequentialityn aftereffectn resultantadj corollaryn sequelan sequelae

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