Vocabulary
Consequence
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Urdu meaning
نتیجہ، دور رس اثرات، انجام
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- A state that surveils without oversight and leaks without consequence erodes the trust of its citizens.
- The one major consequence is the fate of Palestine and the Palestinians.
- Without a credible mechanism of reward and consequence, the civil service will continue to reward longevity instead of leadership.
- They have rightly pointed out that undernutrition is not only a consequence of war, it is also the seed for future conflicts.
- The Balochistan issue is one of consequence and must be handled with care.
Synonyms
result, upshot, outcome, out-turn, sequel, effect, reaction, repercussion, reverberations
Curator example
“abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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