Synonyms: recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlash
Definition: a movement back from an impact
Similar words: motion, movement
Definition: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
Synonyms: reverberation, repercussion
Definition: a remote or indirect consequence of some action
Usage: his declaration had unforeseen repercussions; reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event