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backlash

/'bæk,læʃ/

Synonyms of backlash Antonyms of backlash Examples of backlash Usage of backlash Parts of backlash Definition that contains backlash Words sounding like backlash Explanation of backlash

noun
a movement back from an impact
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Similar:

rebound recoil repercussion

type of:
motion movement
verb
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
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"the political movie backlashed on the Democrats"

Similar:

backfire recoil

type of:
come about fall out go on hap happen occur pass pass off take place
noun
an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
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"there was a backlash of intolerance"

type of:
reaction

Synonyms & Similar Words

happen pass movement motion reaction bounce occur bouncing rebound hap backfire recoil resilience ricochet carom repercussion resiliency come about fall out go on pass off take place whitelash white backlash