afterclap
noun
af·ter·clap ˈaf-tər-ˌklap 
: an unexpected damaging or unsettling event following a supposedly closed affair
Word History
Etymology
Middle English after clap, from after after- + clap clap entry 2
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
afterclap
noun
as in side effect
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- side effect
- side reaction
- aftershock
- denouement
- repercussion
- afterglow
- implication
- fallout
- echo
- blowback
- ramification
- dénouement
- by-product
- result
- offshoot
- outcome
- aftermath
- spin-off
- upshot
- corollary
- ripple
- development
- sequel
- effect
- product
- consequence
- issue
- sequence
- resultant
- outgrowth
- precipitate
- backwash
- fruit
- aftereffect
- fate
- child
- conclusion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reason
- cause
- basis
- consideration
- occasion
- factor
- base
- ground
- antecedent
- foundation
- mother
- causation
- inspiration
- source
- incentive
- spring
- stimulus
- origin
- root
- impetus
- determinant
- groundwork
- instigation