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AFTERMATH Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word aftermath. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word aftermath. (close relations)
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effect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• an outward appearance

• an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

verb

• produce

• act so as to bring into existence

fallout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion

• any adverse and unwanted secondary effect

outcome
nounn
noun

• something that results

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

repercussion
nounn
noun

• a remote or indirect consequence of some action

• a movement back from an impact

result
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• something that results

• the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

verb

• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

• produce as a result or residue

• come about or follow as a consequence

consequences
nounn
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

• having important effects or influence

backwash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

• the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

• the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

consequence
nounn
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

• having important effects or influence

wake
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

• the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

• the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

• a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

verb

• be awake, be alert, be there

• stop sleeping

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• to alert someone to something

• cause to become awake or conscious

Best Hypernyms For AFTERMATH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aftermath, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
outcome result consequence effect event issue resultant termination upshot
Phrases (1)
final result

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