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English noun: reverberation | |||
| 1. | reverberation (attribute) the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves | ||
| Samples | She could hear echoes of her own footsteps. | ||
| Synonyms | echo, replication, sound reflection | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | reflection, reflectivity, reflexion | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | re-echo | ||
| 2. | reverberation (phenomenon) a remote or indirect consequence of some action | ||
| Samples | His declaration had unforeseen repercussions. Reverberations of the market crash were felt years later. | ||
| Synonyms | repercussion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot | ||
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