Aftermath and Side effect

Aftermath

Aftermath noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.
Usage example: the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill

Side effect and aftermath are semantically related In some cases you can use "Side effect" instead a noun "Aftermath".

Side effect

Side effect noun - A secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy.
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Synonyms for Side effect

Aftermath and side effect are semantically related in adverse or unwanted secondary effect topic. You can use "Aftermath" instead a noun phrase "Side effect".
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