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    backlash
    /ˈbaklaʃ/

    noun

    • 1. a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development: "a public backlash against racism"
    • 2. recoil arising between parts of a mechanism.

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  2. Backlash is a noun that means a strong, negative reaction to something, especially to change or recent events in society or politics. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of backlash with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

    • Backlight

      BACKLIGHT definition: 1. a light that shines from the back...

    • Traditional

      BACKLASH translate: (社會或政治方面的)強烈反應;強烈反對. Learn more in the...

    • Backlash in Russian

      BACKLASH translate: обратная реакция . Learn more in the...

    • Portuguese Translation

      BACKLASH translate: repercussão. Learn more in the Cambridge...

  3. Learn the meaning of backlash as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Backlash can refer to a violent reaction, a gear play, a fishing snarl, or a political opposition.

  4. Backlash is a noun that means a strong, negative reaction to something, especially to change. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples from various sources.

  5. a reaction or recoil between interacting worn or badly fitting parts in a mechanism. the play between parts. a sudden and adverse reaction, esp to a political or social development. a public backlash against the government is inevitable.

  6. When people get angry enough about something — or just tired of hearing about it — the result can be a backlash. An influx of refugees to a city can cause a backlash against immigration, and the popularity of a particular style of music might eventually cause a backlash against it.

  7. Backlash is a sudden, strong reaction against something, especially in society or politics. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of backlash with Collins Dictionary.

  8. Backlash is a noun that means a sudden or violent backward motion, or an antagonistic reaction to a trend, development, or event. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of backlash from various sources and dictionaries.