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aftermath

The word “aftermath” has 3 syllables: af-ter-math

It's pronounced as /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/

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In the thesaurus, “aftermath” has 50 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for aftermath along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for aftermath

Antonyms for aftermath

Meanings of aftermath

  • noun
    1. A second mowing; the grass which grows after the first crop of hay in the same season.
    2. That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

Example Sentences

  • The town struggled in the aftermath of the hurricane.
  • She spoke about the emotional aftermath of the accident.
  • Investigators examined the aftermath of the explosion.
  • The company faced criticism in the aftermath of the scandal.
  • Families worked together during the aftermath of the flood.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to aftermath, such as: after-effects, afterclap, aftereffect, afterglow, aftershock, antecedent, backwash.

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