backlash

Definition of Backlash in English :

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Noun

1. backlash, rebound, recoil, repercussion

a movement back from an impact

2. backlash

an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

Example Sentences:
'there was a backlash of intolerance'

Verb

3. backfire, backlash, recoil

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

Example Sentences:
'Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Backlash

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noun

1.

a reaction or recoil between interacting worn or badly fitting parts in a mechanism

2.

the play between parts

3.

a sudden and adverse reaction, esp to a political or social development

a public backlash against the government is inevitable

Backlash

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noun

1.

a quick, sharp recoil

2.

any sudden or violent reaction; specif., strong political or social reaction resulting from fear or resentment of a movement, candidate, etc.

3.

a snarl in a reeled fishing line, resulting from an imperfect cast

4.

the jarring reaction of loose or worn parts; also, the play in these parts

Backlash

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n.

1. A sudden or violent backward whipping motion.

2. An antagonistic reaction to a trend, development, or event: "As the backlash against divorce progressed, state legislatures ... called for a rollback of no-fault divorce laws and even for premarital waiting periods" (Walter Kirn).

3. A snarl formed in the part of a fishing line that is wound around the reel.

4. The play resulting from loose connections between gears or other mechanical elements.

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