repercussion
[/ˌrepərˈkʌʃən/]
nounfemininepl: repercussions / repercussões
repercussão
1. an unintended consequence or effect of an action or event, often negative
The scandal had serious repercussions for the company's reputation.
O escândalo teve sérias repercussões para a reputação da empresa.
2. a rebound or echo; the return of sound or impact after hitting a surface
The repercussion of the explosion could be felt miles away.
A repercussão da explosão pôde ser sentida a quilômetros de distância.
3. widespread effect or influence spreading through a system or society
The policy change will have repercussions throughout the entire organization.
A mudança de política terá repercussões em toda a organização.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'repercussão' is widely used in media, academia, and business contexts to discuss consequences of political, social, or economic events. In American English, 'repercussions' often appears in news reporting and formal discussions about policy impacts. The word carries a sense of unintended or far-reaching consequences rather than direct, immediate results.
NYC Slang
ripple effect / blowback
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