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 89 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fallout along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fallout

afterclap
aftereffect
afterglow
aftermath
aftershock
altercate
argue
argufy
backwash
bandy words
bicker
blowback
brabble
brawl
butt heads
by-product
cavil
challenge
child
clash
come out
conclusion
consequence
consider
contend
contest
controvert
corollary
dare
debate
defy
denouement
develop
development
discuss
dispute
echo
effect
emerge
evolve
fate
fight
fruit
fuss
germinate
hassle
implication
issue
jar
kick
lock horns
mix it up
nitpick
object
offshoot
outcome
outgrowth
pan out
play out
precipitate
product
protest
prove
quarrel
quibble
radioactive dust
radioactive waste
ramification
repercussion
result
resultant
ripple
row
scrap
sequel
sequence
shake out
side effect
side reaction
spat
spin-off
squabble
tangle
tiff
turn out
unfold
upshot
work out
wrangle

Antonyms for fallout

accept
agree
antecedent
assent
base
basis
causation
cause
coexist
concur
consent
consideration
determinant
factor
foundation
get along
ground
groundwork
impetus
incentive
inspiration
instigation
mother
occasion
origin
reason
root
source
spring
stimulus

Meanings of fallout

noun
1. 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.
2. The particles themselves.
3. A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
4. A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
5. The person who declines such an offer.
6. 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 119 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fallout, such as: accept, afterclap, aftereffect, afterglow, aftermath, aftershock, agree.

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