repercussions

noun

1. an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action: The repercussions of the quarrel were widespread.
2. the state of being driven back by a resisting body.
3. a rebounding or recoil of something after impact.
4. reverberation; echo.
5. Music. (in a fugue) the point after the development of an episode at which the subject and answer appear again.

noun

1. (often plural) a result or consequence, esp one that is somewhat removed from the action or event which precipitated itthe repercussions of the war are still keenly felt
2. a recoil after impact; a rebound
3. a reflection, esp of sound; echo or reverberation
4. music the reappearance of a fugal subject and answer after an episode