contrecoup

Noun

Meaning

A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

result boomerang importance bound counter residual residue bounce recoil backlash resilience corollary emanation carom ramification
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Antonyms

work base accept root stay stick
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Close letter words and terms

contrawise contrayerva Contrazy contrectation contredance contredanse