aftermath · noun
Meanings and examples
The period and consequences following an unpleasant or destructive event.
In the aftermath of the storm, volunteers helped residents clear damaged furniture from their homes.
The documentary follows a family dealing with the emotional aftermath of a serious road accident.
Businesses faced months of uncertainty in the aftermath of the factory's unexpected closure.
Rebuilding trust in the aftermath of the dispute proved harder than reaching the initial agreement.
Forms
- aftermath singular noun