Meaning & Definition of Backlash in English
English⟶
Backlash
/bæklæʃ/
noun
1. A movement back from an impact
synonym:
- recoil,
- repercussion,
- rebound,
- backlash
2. An adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
- "There was a backlash of intolerance"
synonym:
- backlash
verb
1. Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
- "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
synonym:
- backfire,
- backlash,
- recoil