Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun aftereffect

2 senses of aftereffect

Sense 1
aftereffect -- (any result that follows its cause after an interval)
       => consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")

Sense 2
aftereffect -- (a delayed effect of a drug or therapy; "the drug had unexpected aftereffects")
       => effect -- (a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic")