Antecedent and Side effect

Antecedent

Antecedent noun - Someone or something responsible for a result.
Usage example: what are the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War?

Side effect is an antonym for antecedent.

Nearby Word: antecedently

Side effect

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

Antecedent is an antonym for side effect.
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