Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-out
noun
/ˈfɔːl aʊt/
Definition
The occurrence of a situation or event resulting in a significant outcome, often related to negative effects or consequences.
Examples
- After the argument, they had to deal with the fall-out of their friendship.
- The fall-out from the policy change was felt broadly across the community.
- Scientists studied the fall-out of the nuclear test for years.
Meaning
Fall-out can refer to the aftermath of a nuclear explosion or metaphorically to the results of a disagreement or falling out between people.
Synonyms
- consequence
- aftermath
- repercussion
- result
