Meaning of the word aftereffect in English

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aftereffect

US /ˈæf.tɚ.əˌfekt/
UK /ˈɑːf.tər.ɪˌfekt/
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Noun

a delayed or secondary effect, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted

Example:
The headache was an aftereffect of the loud concert.
The economic crisis had long-lasting aftereffects on the community.