fallout

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: fall-out (2)
English Definition

Radioactive particles or the adverse results of a situation.

Example Sentence

They are suffering from the political fallout of the decision.

US IPA /ˈfɔːlaʊt/
UK IPA /ˈfɔːlaʊt/

Synonyms

aftermath consequences repercussions byproduct

Antonyms

cause origin source