Backlash meaning

băk'lăsh'
A sudden or violent backward whipping motion.
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An antagonistic reaction to a trend, development, or event.
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The definition of backlash is an intense or sudden reaction.

If the response of the public to the politicians' actions was to stage huge protests, then that would be an example of a backlash.

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Backlash is defined as a quick, strong backward movement.

A gun that snaps back when it is fired is an example of a backlash.

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A snarl formed in the part of a fishing line that is wound around the reel.
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The play resulting from loose connections between gears or other mechanical elements.
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A quick, sharp recoil.
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Any sudden or violent reaction; specif., strong political or social reaction resulting from fear or resentment of a movement, candidate, etc.
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A snarl in a reeled fishing line, resulting from an imperfect cast.
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The jarring reaction of loose or worn parts; also, the play in these parts.
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A sudden backward motion.
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A reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

The public backlash to the proposal was quick and insistent.

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(mechanics) The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear.
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The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
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To cause or set off a backlash.

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Origin of backlash

From back +‎ lash.

Sentence Examples

  • There was an inevitable backlash of incredulity.

  • Given the popularity and public backlash of the show, you can bet that any Jersey Shore book will be equally as popular and equally as despised.

  • It is impossible to say whether the children felt that way, but the wave of popularity of talent contests is beginning to have a bit of backlash.

  • After listening to the backlash and public outcries about his decision for days, John Rich posted an explanation "Why I Picked Julio as the Winner" on the CMT website.

  • Since fashion trends have infiltrated the world of children's clothing resulting in designs that may be too adult-like to meet the approval of some parents, there has been some backlash, particularly in more religious communities.

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