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ricochet vs repercussion

repercussion vs ricochet

ricochet and repercussion both are nouns.

ricochet is a verb but repercussion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ricochet Yes No Yes No
repercussion Yes No No No
As nouns, repercussion is a hypernym of ricochet; that is, repercussion is a word with a broader meaning than ricochet:
  • ricochet: a glancing rebound
  • repercussion: a movement back from an impact
Other hypernyms of ricochet include backlash, rebound, recoil.
ricochet (noun) repercussion (noun)
a glancing rebound a movement back from an impact
a remote or indirect consequence of some action
ricochet (verb) repercussion (verb)
spring back; spring away from an impact
Difference between ricochet and repercussion

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