fallout
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlaʊt/
Definition
The adverse or unpleasant secondary consequences that result from a specific event or action.
Examples
The political fallout from the scandal lasted for several months.
They are still dealing with the fallout of the failed merger.
We anticipated some fallout after announcing the budget cuts.
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