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FALLOUT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word fallout. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word fallout. (close relations)
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repercussion
nounn
noun

• a remote or indirect consequence of some action

• a movement back from an impact

aftermath
nounn
noun

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

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

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

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

impact
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the striking of one body against another

• a forceful consequence; a strong effect

• influencing strongly

• the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

verb

• press or wedge together; pack together

• have an effect upon

legacy
nounn
noun

• (law) a gift of personal property by will

outcome
nounn
noun

• something that results

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

ramification
nounn
noun

• the act of branching out or dividing into branches

• a part of a forked or branching shape

• a development that complicates a situation

• an arrangement of branching parts

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

blowback
nounn
noun

• the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

• misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service

• Blowback is a system of operation for self-loading firearms that obtains energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gases created by the ignition of the propellant charge.

radioactive dust
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

side effect
nounn
noun

• a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy

• any adverse and unwanted secondary effect

Best Hypernyms For FALLOUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fallout, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for REPERCUSSION

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