adverse impacts
Harmful resulting effects
Adverse impacts are harmful or negative effects, especially those caused by policies, projects, or decisions.
The phrase appears frequently in environmental, legal, and regulatory contexts: The development's adverse impacts on local wildlife must be assessed.
It sounds more formal and technical than simply saying "bad effects" or "harm."
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- ripple effectsSecondary impacts spreading outward
- knock-on effectsSecondary consequences of actions
- detrimentCause of damage
drawback · downside · damage · harm · aftermath · externalities · collateral damage · negative · pollution · inequality · chronic conditions · displacement · job losses · disadvantage · ramifications · marginalization · repercussions · prejudices
adverse impactsbenefits
Gains or helpful effects
gains · advantages · improvements · enhancements · upsides
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