consequence

consequence
noun
ADJECTIVE
full
unintended

The Act could have certain unintended consequences.

far-reaching, important, profound, significant

a debate with potentially significant legal consequences

adverse, bad, catastrophic, damaging, dangerous, deadly, deleterious (formal, esp. AmE), devastating, dire, disastrous, fatal, grave, harmful, negative, serious, severe, terrible, tragic, unfortunate, unpleasant

a new sonar system that could have deadly consequences for whales

The kidnappers threatened him with dire consequences if their demands were not met immediately.

There could be grave consequences for the economy.

beneficial, good, positive
main, major
direct, immediate
practical

The practical consequences of his decision were considerable.

indirect
inevitable, necessary, unavoidable

This is a tragic yet unavoidable consequence of war.

likely, possible, potential
predictable

Freedom was denied to the vast majority, with the predictable consequence of widespread lawlessness.

unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen

better planning to ensure that there are fewer unanticipated consequences

logical, natural
long-term, short-term
unintended
ecological, economic, emotional, environmental, financial, legal, physical, physiological, political, social

to face up to the physical consequences of ageing

They help women cope with the emotional consequences of miscarriage.

health

the links between dietary choices and health consequences

VERB + CONSEQUENCE
have, lead to

The practice had far-reaching environmental consequences.

accept, bear, face (up to), suffer, take

You must accept the full consequences of your actions.

fear

They fear the consequences of rebellion.

assess, consider, examine, explore

Her documentary examines the consequences of laws allowing reduced sentences for drug offenders.

foresee, predict

They cannot predict the precise consequences of an increase in average temperature.

CONSEQUENCE + VERB
arise, ensue (esp. BrE), follow, occur, result

the important electoral consequences that will follow from this decision

the negative consequences resulting from previous alcohol and drug use

PREPOSITION
as a consequence

Hundreds of people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.

in consequence (of) (law)

The employer is liable for compensation payable in consequence of injury to one of its employees.

consequence for

This could have serious consequences for the economy.

consequence on

a gritty look at war and its consequences on human life

PHRASES
of (any) consequence

I'd never done anything of consequence in my life.

Scorsese's first feature film of any consequence

of little consequence, of no consequence

The majority of these losses are of little consequence.

Minor slips are of no consequence.

of great consequence, of serious consequence

Matters of justice are of great consequence.


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  • conséquence — CONSÉQUENCE. s. f. Conclusion tirée d une ou de plusieurs propositions. Tirer une conséquence. La conséquence qu on en tire est juste. La conséquence est fausse. La conséquence est mal tirée. Nier une conséquence. Prouver une conséquence. f♛/b]… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

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