Repercussions (N):
Pronunciation: /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃənz/
Word Meaning:
“Repercussions” as a noun refers to the unintended or indirect effects or consequences of an action or event, typically negative ones. It signifies the repercussions that occur as a result of something else happening.
Uses in Sentence:
- The decision to cut funding for education had serious repercussions for the quality of schools.
- His reckless behavior had far-reaching repercussions on his personal and professional life.
- The company’s bankruptcy had severe repercussions on the local economy.
Synonyms:
- Consequences
- Effects
- Ramifications
- Impact
- Aftermath
Antonyms:
- Benefits
- Rewards
- Advantages
- Boons
- Gains
Word Meaning in Hindi:
In Hindi, “repercussions” can be translated as “प्रतिकृति” (pratikriti) or “परिणाम” (parinaam).
Word uses in Hindi:
- शिक्षा के लिए अनुदान को कम करने का निर्णय विद्यालयों के गुणवत्ता के लिए गंभीर परिणामों के साथ आया। (The decision to cut funding for education had serious repercussions for the quality of schools.)
- उसका लापरवाही से हुआ व्यवहार उसके व्यक्तिगत और पेशेवर जीवन पर दूर-तक पहुँचनेवाले परिणामों के साथ था। (His reckless behavior had far-reaching repercussions on his personal and professional life.)
- कंपनी की दिवालियापन ने स्थानीय अर्थव्यवस्था पर गंभीर प्रतिक्रियाओं को उत्पन्न किया। (The company’s bankruptcy had severe repercussions on the local economy.)