Definition of CONSEQUENCE
1: a conclusion
derived through logic:
inference
2: something produced
by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions <the
economic consequences of the war>
3a:
importance with respect to power to produce an effect <a mistake
of no consequence>
b: social
importance
4: the appearance of
importance; especially:
self-importance
- Synonyms
- aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, effect, corollary, development, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot
Definition of PUNISHMENT
1: the act of
punishing
2a:
suffering, pain, or loss that serves as retribution
b: a penalty
inflicted on an offender through judicial procedure
3: severe, rough, or
disastrous treatment
- Synonyms
- castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, wrath
Definition of NEMESIS
1 capitalized:
the Greek goddess of retributive justice
2 plural nem·e·ses
a: one that
inflicts retribution or vengeance
b: a
formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent
3 plural nem·e·ses
a: an act or
effect of retribution
b: bane 2
Definition of BANE
1a obsolete:
killer, slayer
b:
poison
c: death,
destruction
d: woe
2: a source of harm or
ruin: curse
Every action has a
consequence. Sometimes the consequence is punishment. As consequence,
your nemesis may be your bane.
“Run! Run! Fast as you
can! You can't catch me! I'm the gingerbread man!” Remember what
happens at the end of that story? The fox eats the gingerbread man,
as should happen to all gingerbread men. Those that don't get eaten;
crumble, or spoil; and are thrown away.
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