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grave consequence
[/ɡreɪv ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/]
noun phrase
pl: grave consequences
consequência grave
1.
A serious or severe result or effect of an action or decision
Ignoring safety protocols could have grave consequences for the workers.
Ignorar os protocolos de segurança poderia ter consequências graves para os trabalhadores.
2.
An important outcome with significant negative implications
The scandal had grave consequences for the company's reputation.
O escândalo teve consequências graves para a reputação da empresa.
Synonyms
serious consequence
severe consequence
critical consequence
dire consequence
major consequence
significant impact
Antonyms
minor consequence
trivial consequence
negligible consequence
light consequence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
consequência grave
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
consequência séria
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
consequência grave
Standard in business and formal contexts
Portugal
consequência grave
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
pay the price
face the music
reap what you sow
ter que arcar com as consequências
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