Vocabulary
Repercussions
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
The power to Bring about a result or another.
Urdu meaning
نتائج یا برگشت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The repercussions of the Israeli attack on Qatar are unmistakable.
- While the total losses are yet to be calculated, it is critical to understand their economic repercussions and the urgent need to initiate damage limitation measures.
- Psychological repercussions surface over weeks.
- Perhaps the lure of funds for megaprojects was too much to resist with little thought for the long-term repercussions of such an agreement.
- The introduction of the video-link system, which apart from its constitutional repercussions, largely does not work with the accused persons or whoever is appearing on camera not being able to hear or even see the court.
Antonyms
powerlessness, impotence, helplessness
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