Antonyms for consequence
ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwənscon·se·quence

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1. consequence

   Effect is the strongest of these words; it is that which is directly produced by the action of an efficient cause; we say, "Every effect must have an adequate cause" (compare CAUSE). In regard to human actions, effect commonly relates to intention; as, the shot took effect, i. e., the effect intended. A consequence is that which follows an act naturally, but less directly than the effect. The motion of the piston is the effect, and the agitation of the water under the paddle-wheels a consequence of the expansion of steam in the cylinder. The result is, literally, the rebound of an act, depending on many elements; the issue is that which flows forth directly; we say the issue of a battle, the result of a campaign. A consequent commonly is that which follows simply in order of time, or by logical inference. The end is the actual outcome without determination of its relation to what has gone before; it is ordinarily viewed as either the necessary, natural, or logical outcome, any effect, consequence, or result being termed an end; as, the end of such a course must be ruin. The event (Latin e, out, and venio, come) is primarily exactly the same in meaning as outcome; but in use it is more nearly equivalent to upshot signifying the sum and substance of all effects, consequences, and results of a course of action. Compare ACCIDENT; CAUSE; CIRCUMSTANCE; END; EVENT.

   Synonyms:
   consequent, effect, end, end, event, issue, outcome, outgrowth, result, sequel, upshot

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. consequence

   Antonyms:
   cause, causation, antecedence, premise, origin, datum, postulate, axiom, unimportance, insignificance, inconsequence, inconsecutiveness, irrelevance, meanness, paltriness

   Synonyms:
   effect, issue, result, inference, coherence, deduction, conclusion, outcome, importance, note, moment, dignity

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1. • Result

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1. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, event, upshot, subject, effect, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, outcome, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

2. consequence, aftermathnoun

   the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   issue, import, backwash, effect, moment, event, upshot, wake, aftermath, outcome, result

3. consequence, import, momentnoun

   having important effects or influence

   "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   instant, event, import, second, minute, bit, aftermath, present moment, effect, result, moment, signification, importee, meaning, implication, here and now, importation, mo, upshot, significance, issue, outcome

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1. consequencenoun

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   result, effect, issue, event, sequence, sequel, outcome, upshot, eventuality, pursuance, importance, moment, weight

How to use consequence in a sentence?

1. Vice President Joe Biden:

   The message that is coming out of the United States as a consequence of the presidential campaign about American attitudes, about Mexicans and Mexico generally, but the entire hemisphere and our place in the world, is disturbing.

2. Robert G. Ingersoll:

   Happiness is not a reward -- it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment -- it is a result.

3. President Barack Obama:

   I make no apologies for that. And the reason is because I am a black man who grew up without a father, i know the costs that I paid for it. And I also know that I had the capacity to break that cycle, and as a consequence I think my daughters are better off.

4. Robert G. Ingersoll:

   Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.

5. The CDC Cetron:

   As these variants increase, the risks of international travel really are highlighted by the urgency that President President Joe Biden and this administration have taken to combat the virus and use all measures that Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee have at Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee disposal here, as a consequence Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee reposted the original order that The CDC issued on January 10, January 12, that came into effect today.

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