If you tell someone that they must take the consequences or face the consequences, you warn them that something unpleasant will happen to them if they do not stop behaving in a particular way.

Can you bear the consequences?

Accept responsibility for the negative results of one's action. 'I want him to face up to his responsibilities and take the consequences of his actions. ' 'Those who want to replace peace with confrontation will also take the responsibility and bear the consequences.

Does consequence mean good?

In ABA speak, consequence means something different! A consequence is any change (good or bad) in the environment following a behavior that makes the behavior more or less likely to happen.