reverberation

Definitions

1. A violent oscillation or vibration.
   countable, uncountable
2. An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.
   countable, uncountable
3. The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.
   countable, uncountable
4. An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event; a repercussion.
   countable, in-plural, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The discomfort caused by the bat's reverberation surprised Tommy.”

“The reverberation that followed Marilyn's shout⟳ filled the cavern.”

“Like⟳ the several reverberations of the same image from two opposite looking glasses.”

“Reverberations from the Vietnam war affect⟳ our society to this day.”

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