Consequence and Stimulus

Opposite meaning words

Consequence noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.

Usage example: the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains

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Stimulus is an antonym for consequence.

Stimulus noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Consequence is an antonym for stimulus.

normal	normal consequence	normal stimulus
specific	specific consequence	specific stimulus
direct	direct consequence	direct stimulus
extreme	extreme consequence	extreme stimulus
Other adjectives: immediate, minor.

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