consequence
/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/ verb C2- To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
He/she/it consequences · Past consequenced · Past participle consequenced · -ing form consequencing
Verb forms
- Base form
- consequence
- He/she/it
- consequences
- Past
- consequenced
- Past participle
- consequenced
- -ing form
- consequencing
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Bingley, in consequence of it, before _they_ did.
Of course it is of no consequence,” he added, with a withering smile.
“What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence,” returned my companion, bitterly.
“‘Well, it is of no great consequence, at any rate.’ She smiled back at me, closed my door, and a few moments later I heard her key turn in the lock.”
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