fallout
The word “fallout” has 2 syllables: fall-out
It's pronounced as /ˈfɔːlˌaʊt/
What is synonym and antonym for fallout?
In the thesaurus, “fallout” has 17 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fallout along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fallout
- aftershock
- argue
- bicker
- blowback
- by-product
- clash
- denouement
- fight
- offshoot
- prove
- quarrel
- repercussion
- ripple
- side effect
- side reaction
- spat
- spin-off
Antonyms for fallout
Meanings of fallout
- noun
- The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.
- The particles themselves.
- A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
- A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
- The person who declines such an offer.
- An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no show or who has cancelled last minute.
Example Sentences
- The fallout from their argument was felt throughout the entire office.
- After the scandal, there was significant fallout in the company's public image.
- The environmentalist warned about the potential fallout from the industrial project on the local ecosystem.
- The economic fallout of the pandemic led to widespread job losses.
- Their decision to break up had unforeseen fallout among their mutual friends.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fallout, such as: aftershock, argue, bicker, blowback, by-product, cause, clash.
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