consequence

Meanings

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  • "his decision had depressing consequences for business"
• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
• having important effects or influence
  • "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"
  • "that result is of no consequence"

Synonyms

aftermath, effect, event, import, issue, moment, outcome, result, upshot