Synonyms & related words for repercussion

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of repercussion — including reverberation, backlash, consequence, recoil, aftermath, impact. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to repercussion

Explore words related to repercussion — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include aftereffect, afterclap, ramifications, sequelae, implications, consequent, sequela, consequential. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for repercussion

Common synonyms for repercussion include reverberation, backlash, consequence, recoil, aftermath, impact, effect, result — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does repercussion come from?

The word repercussion breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: re-, from Latin re (“back”); and -cuss, from Latin quatio (“strike, shake”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.