Ramification
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Ramification [ram-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

NOUN

NOUN

  • The possible results of an action.

  • A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event

Example

“The tenant was skeptical of signing the agreement after the unanticipated ramification.”

“The ramification of the trial was not as expected.”

Synonyms

Consequence, Result, Aftermath, Upshot, Outcome, Effect

Antonyms

Cause, Origin, Source, Inception, Outset, Onset, Dawn