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

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English Synonyms and Antonyms1.0 / 2 votes

  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

Princeton's WordNet4.0 / 1 vote

  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"

    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

    Antonyms:
    inconsequence

  2. consequence, aftermathnoun

    the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

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

    Antonyms:
    inconsequence

  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"

    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

    Antonyms:
    inconsequence

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Editors Contribution0.0 / 0 votes

  1. reprecussion

    an outcome resulting from an action/decision taken or made.

    Submitted by anonymous on November 29, 2020  

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. consequencenoun

    Synonyms:
    effect (from necessity), RESULT, issue, event, end

  2. consequencenoun

    Synonyms:
    deduction, inference, conclusion

  3. consequencenoun

    Synonyms:
    connection, concatenation, consecution, chain of cause and effect, dependence of cause and effect

  4. consequencenoun

    Synonyms:
    importance, moment, weight, interest, concern

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. consequencenoun

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

    Antonyms:
    inconsequence

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How to use consequence in a sentence?

  1. Paula Boggs:

    The city of Cincinnati will continue to aggressively protect its neighborhoods from out of town, problem property owners, but today's decision - that banks may ignore the city's laws without consequence - has dealt a blow to that effort.

  2. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin:

    Evolution is gaining the psychic zones of the world... life, being and ascent of consciousness, could not continue to advance indefinitely along its line without transforming itself in depth. The being who is the object of his own reflection, in consequence, of that very doubling back upon himself becomes in a flash able to raise himself to a new sphere.

  3. The CDC Cetron:

    As these variants increase, the risks of international travel really are highlighted by the urgency that President President Joe Biden and this administration have taken to combat the virus and use all measures that Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee have at Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee disposal here, as a consequence Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee reposted the original order that The CDC issued on January 10, January 12, that came into effect today.

  4. Max Rose:

    There's definitely a causal relationship to this and the stats do not lie, emerging in New York, particularly over the last year, there is a revolving door, a culture of criminality without consequence, some of which I think is undeniably tied to this bail law. And what's shocking about this is that this solution is so obvious. We need to give judges discretion to actually make decisions pending to the individual case, particularly as it pertains to these individuals who keep on committing crimes. It's my belief that we should be listening to law enforcement officials on the ground.

  5. Travis Alexander:

    The crime scene was such a mess, … But when I first came across Jodi and we arrested her at her grandparents’ house, my initial impression of her was she didn’t seem concerned at all… The whole case was bizarre. Especially her demeanor… Even when we booked her, she wanted to make sure her hair looked OK… Things like that were not sitting well with a lot of us. She was almost more concerned about her image… She didn’t have a concern for consequence or outcome… Like for me, I wouldn’t care what my hair looked like if I was being arrested or what my picture is going to look like. To me, that was just weird.


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