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
    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 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fallout, such as: aftershock, argue, bicker, blowback, by-product, cause, clash.

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