Antonyms for consequence
ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwənscon·se·quence

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1. consequence

   Effect is the strongest of these words; it is that which is directly produced by the action of an efficient cause; we say, "Every effect must have an adequate cause" (compare CAUSE). In regard to human actions, effect commonly relates to intention; as, the shot took effect, i. e., the effect intended. A consequence is that which follows an act naturally, but less directly than the effect. The motion of the piston is the effect, and the agitation of the water under the paddle-wheels a consequence of the expansion of steam in the cylinder. The result is, literally, the rebound of an act, depending on many elements; the issue is that which flows forth directly; we say the issue of a battle, the result of a campaign. A consequent commonly is that which follows simply in order of time, or by logical inference. The end is the actual outcome without determination of its relation to what has gone before; it is ordinarily viewed as either the necessary, natural, or logical outcome, any effect, consequence, or result being termed an end; as, the end of such a course must be ruin. The event (Latin e, out, and venio, come) is primarily exactly the same in meaning as outcome; but in use it is more nearly equivalent to upshot signifying the sum and substance of all effects, consequences, and results of a course of action. Compare ACCIDENT; CAUSE; CIRCUMSTANCE; END; EVENT.

   Synonyms:
   consequent, effect, end, end, event, issue, outcome, outgrowth, result, sequel, upshot

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. consequence

   Antonyms:
   cause, causation, antecedence, premise, origin, datum, postulate, axiom, unimportance, insignificance, inconsequence, inconsecutiveness, irrelevance, meanness, paltriness

   Synonyms:
   effect, issue, result, inference, coherence, deduction, conclusion, outcome, importance, note, moment, dignity

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1. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, event, upshot, subject, effect, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, outcome, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

2. consequence, aftermathnoun

   the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   issue, import, backwash, effect, moment, event, upshot, wake, aftermath, outcome, result

3. consequence, import, momentnoun

   having important effects or influence

   "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   instant, event, import, second, minute, bit, aftermath, present moment, effect, result, moment, signification, importee, meaning, implication, here and now, importation, mo, upshot, significance, issue, outcome

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1. consequencenoun

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   result, effect, issue, event, sequence, sequel, outcome, upshot, eventuality, pursuance, importance, moment, weight

How to use consequence in a sentence?

1. The IEA:

   This surplus crude provides some relief, with OPEC's spare production buffer stretched thin as Saudi Arabia - which holds the lion's share of excess capacity - and its Gulf neighbours pump at near record rates, the shock absorber provided by oil stocks is no longer restricted to just crude. As refineries ran flat out to meet soaring demand for gasoline in top consumers the United States and China, distillate inventories ballooned as a consequence.

2. Chuck Grassley:

   If [the FBI] wants to avoid giving the impression that the FBI was pulling punches, because many people in a similar situation would face some sort of consequence, the agency must now be more transparent than ever in releasing information gathered during its investigation, that means more than simply giving the public a brief summary of his view of the facts. It should include the actual evidence so the public can make an educated decision on its own about the judgment and decision-making of all the senior officials involved.

3. William McCants:

   I mean, there's the famous statement that the president made about [ISIS] being a JV team, they believed that the group would collapse under their own extreme weight, and you wouldn't have to really have to mount an effort against it. I think, of course, there's been a growing realization over the past year that more than wishes and dreams are going to be necessary in order to destroy the Islamic State, and the president is putting more muscle behind it as a consequence.

4. Joe Biden:

   I’m concerned that it happened, but there is nothing contemporaneous that I’m aware of that is of great consequence.

5. Andrea Bocelli:

   The Duomo will be completely empty. This, on its own, already makes the situation abnormal, but in this case, and I repeat, as this won't be a concert and it won't be a performance, it will be a prayer and as a consequence it will not be important who is present physically but rather who wants to be with me spiritually in that moment.

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