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[ noun ] the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

Synonyms

wake aftermath

Examples

"the aftermath of war" "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured"

Related terms

consequence

2
[ noun ] the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

Related terms

flow

3
[ noun ] the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

Synonyms

wake

Examples

"the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"

Related terms

wave

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