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. Sharon Chirban:

   Female athlete triad is the female health consequence of low energy availability, the personality most apt to get into trouble is often a high commitment athlete who is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

2. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy:

   The PP will do everything in its power to open up negotiations with Ciudadanos. We need a new government as soon as possible, these reforms (demanded by Cuidadanos) are significant, some affect the constitution, and we have to study what the consequence would be.

3. Mitch Hale:

   I am here to say that I forgive James Coddington, but my forgiveness does not release James Coddington from the consequence of James Coddington actions.

4. Lynda Buel:

   People see the ability to commit these' smash-and-grab incidents' knowing that there is little consequence, especially if the thefts are kept below the threshold of a felony offense, it's easy, it's fast, and the payback is good.

5. Ron Paul:

   I can tell you there will be one loud voice in our party saying, think of the unintended consequence, think about what we're going to accomplish and whether it will work before we go to war.' I promise you that will always be something I take very, very seriously.

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