consequence

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Synonyms: consequences, consequent, consequents, inconsequence, obsequence

Antonyms: consequences, consequent, consequents, inconsequence, obsequence

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Noun

1. An [[effect]]; something that follows a [[cause]] as a result.
2. [[consecution]]; chain of causes and effects.
3. [[conclusion]], [[deduction]] or [[inference]]; the thing concluded.
4. {{lb|en|especially when preceded by "of"}} [[importance|Importance]], [[influence]], or [[significance]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

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