Consequences
Side effects and consequences are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Side effects" instead a noun "Consequences".
Side effects
Consequences and side effects are semantically related. You can use "Consequences" instead a noun phrase "Side effects".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- result and consequences
- result and side effects
- effects and consequences
- effects and side effects
- results and consequences
- results and side effects
- sequel and consequences
- sequel and side effects
- repercussion and consequences
- repercussion and side effects
- backlash and consequences
- backlash and side effects
- repercussions and consequences
- repercussions and side effects
Both terms in one sentence
- They just don't care about the consequences or side effects.
Source: Literature / Wiz Biz -
The "beneficial side effects" (decreased damage and immunity to blue Phazon) from this corruption are all that the player ever experiences, and the only negative consequences show up in the sequel, in a bit of Retcon.
Source: Cursed with Awesome -
By extension, blunt damage, concussions, and other side effects of "non-lethal" fights or a Tap on the Head never have unintended fatal consequences — death can only happen with intentionally-lethal weapons, like swords or guns.
Source: Made of Iron
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