Repercussed

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'repercuss', meaning to have an indirect, usually negative, effect or consequence; to result as an indirect effect; to reflect or echo. This implies a chain reaction or ripple effect, where one action or event leads to a series of subsequent outcomes. The impact of something that has repercussed can be felt widely or felt across different groups or parts of a situation, leading to significant or sometimes unexpected changes. The effect can sometimes be delayed, appearing sometime after the original cause.

Repercussed meaning with examples

• The company's decision to downsize repercussed significantly on the local economy, leading to increased unemployment and a decline in property values. Many families suffered after finding the impacts of a job loss.
• The political scandal repercussed throughout the government, with several high-ranking officials facing investigations and potential resignations as a result of its far-reaching impact on the country.
• His impulsive comment during the interview repercussed through his career, with job offers rescinded and opportunities lost, impacting the trajectory of his life.
• The environmental disaster repercussed on the global food supply chain, increasing prices and creating shortages for communities reliant on imports, leading to widespread famine and suffering.