wake of(mascot); reverberation; backwash; repercussions; knock-on effects(When an event or situation has a knock-on effect, it causes other events or situations, but not directly: " If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service. CALD. Brit : something (such as a process, action, or event) that causes other things to happen : ripple effect. The drought is likely to have a knock-on effect throughout the whole economy. MWALD. "The Russias and the Nigerias of the world might see fewer people travelling." And this will have knock-on effects for the countries that traditionally host them. TG Alexander Demidov); toll(HQ); flow-on(olga garkovik); ramifications(Such a drastic move would clearly have considerable professional and personal ramifications. 4uzhoj); impact(Day-to-day legal activity has ground to a halt as citizens work out what the impact of the overthrow of the government led by Viktor Yanukovych and the ensuing annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia means.4uzhoj); aftermath(the aftermath of the earthquake – последствия землетрясения; aftermath can be used of any after-effects, e.g. The aftermath of the wedding seemed to mean different things to different people (The Times). Alexander Demidov)
ramifications vs consequences(While both words refer to outcomes of an action, ramifications often imply complex, multi-faceted, and possibly unintended consequences, while consequences is a more general term for any result or effect, which can be simple, direct, or even positive. "Ramification" comes from the idea of "branching out," suggesting a chain of results that spread out, whereas "consequence" simply indicates what follows from something. *Ramifications* • Complexity: Often suggests a complex, intricate, or multi-layered series of results. • Intent: Often has a negative or unintended connotation, like the unexpected aftermath of a decision. • Scope: Suggests a "branching out" effect, where one outcome leads to another. • Usage: Frequently used in legal, technical, and political contexts to describe the far-reaching effects of a decision or action. <<< >>> *Consequences* • Complexity: Can be simple or complex, direct or indirect. • Intent: Can be positive, negative, or neutral, and can be intended or unintended. • Scope: A more general term for any outcome. • Usage: Used broadly in many contexts for any outcome. (AI Overview) • Examples: *Ramifications*: "The committee failed to consider the long-term ramifications of the new policy on the local economy." (Implies complex, widespread, and potentially negative effects) *Consequences*: "The immediate consequence of not studying for the test was a failing grade." (Implies a direct and simple negative result)ART Vancouver)