fallout
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɔˌɫaʊt// UK //fˈɔːlaʊt// fall·out
n. the bad results or effects that happen after a major event or argument.
n. the adverse results or side effects of a situation or action; also refers to radioactive particles that settle after a nuclear explosion.
The company is still dealing with the fallout from the scandal.
Political analysts are predicting significant fallout for the ruling party following the recent economic crisis.
While the immediate crisis was averted, the long-term diplomatic fallout strained relations between the two nations for nearly a decade.
Deverbal from fall out; fall + out.
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'the fallout from' to describe negative consequences.