aftereffect
- 1) noun, any result occurring some time after its cause
- 2) noun, med any delayed response to a stimulus or agent. Compare side effect
- 3) noun, psychol any illusory sensation caused by a stimulus that has ceased
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008
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Synonyms
hangover (informal), trail, aftermath, repercussion, afterglow, consequence, wake
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