backlash 
backlash
Definition
back·lash (-las̸h′)
noun
- a quick, sharp recoil
- any sudden or violent reaction; specif., strong political or social reaction resulting from fear or resentment of a movement, candidate, etc.
- a snarl in a reeled fishing line, resulting from an imperfect cast
- the jarring reaction of loose or worn parts; also, the play in these parts
backlash
Synonyms
backlash
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- provoke: UK Govt's stand on spam provokes angry backlash The British Government's decision to defend spam has caused outrage among El Reg readers.
- spark: Figures released later are expected to spark a furious backlash against the system.
- fear: They fear a racist backlash, following the terrorist attacks on the US.
- prompt: It was with this attitude that GM foods were introduced in the UK, and which eventually prompted a huge public backlash.
- suffer: Apart from those against hunting we have suffered a backlash from the death of Michael Hill on February 9th 1991.
- face: Hugely popular Web site faces backlash over hidden dangers.
Preposition: against
- woman: These are the ones who have a backlash against black women.
- community: The Authority is working with the Met to ensure that there is no backlash against particular communities.
- globalization: That's why I'm expecting a backlash against globalization and a demand for a return to protectionism.
Adjective modifier
- furious: Figures released later are expected to spark a furious backlash against the system.
- racist: Community defense against racist attacks can turn back the racist backlash.
- inevitable: It seems Jones was willing to risk the inevitable backlash to go faster.
- conservative: Unable to stem the tide of conservative backlash, the liberal forces fell to those of Carrera in March 1840.
- angry: UK Govt's stand on spam provokes angry backlash The British Government's decision to defend spam has caused outrage among El Reg readers.
- electoral: Which in turn will result in a huge electoral backlash against the DUP.
Modifies a noun
- compensation: Measurements made on the vertical arm will indicate if there is a need for X axis backlash compensation.
Noun used with modifier
- consumer: Only a consumer backlash will prevent UK firms moving call centers to offshore locations.
- fan: So there would be no fan backlash in replacing Bridge further down the track.
- voter: Could it be that they fear a massive voter backlash from people who don't want to be part of their coolie class?
backlash Quotes
A backlash against women's rights is nothing new. Indeed, it's a recurring phenomenon: it returns every time women begin to make some headway towards equality, a seemingly inevitable early frost to the brief flowerings of feminism.
Social scientists could supply plenty of research to show that one member of the family, at least, is happier and more well adjusted when mum stays home and looks after the children. But that person is dadöa finding of limited use to backlash publicists.
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