ensue
Happen as consequence
Ensue means to follow as a consequence or result: Chaos ensued.
The word implies sequence—something happens, then something else ensues from it.
It often appears in narratives where an action triggers a reaction: An argument broke out, and a fight ensued.
Ensue typically describes events, not people, and carries a slightly formal tone.
What follows a cause
- outcomeFinal result of events
- repercussionIndirect result of action
- effectResult of a cause
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
fallout · aftermath · corollary · upshot · backlash · implication · sequela · spillover
Go behind another
- succeedAchieve a desired aim
- proceedMove forward, continue
- continuationAct of proceeding further
- progressionSequential forward movement
succession · next · subsequent · thereafter · afterward · then · later · chain
result
What follows a cause
- outcomeFinal result of events
- repercussionIndirect result of action
- effectResult of a cause
ramification · fallout · aftermath · corollary · upshot · backlash · implication · sequela · spillover · byproduct
follow
Go behind another
- succeedAchieve a desired aim
- proceedMove forward, continue
- continuationAct of proceeding further
progression · succession · next · subsequent · thereafter · afterward · then · later · chain · cascade
pandemonium
State of utter confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
mayhem · confusion · disorder · havoc · bedlam · melee · frenzy · tumult · upheaval · disruption
clash
Violent disagreement or collision
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- battleArmed military engagement
fight · struggle · quarrel · argument · showdown · standoff · skirmish · feud · hostilities · war