Backlash
/ˈbækˌlæʃ/
Synonyms
- opposition
- reaction
- resistance
- counteraction
- repercussion
Slang Meanings
A cool way to say that there's a negative reaction to something.
Yo, the backlash from that video was insane!
Used to describe a scenario where someone gets negative attention.
He's really feeling the backlash after that tweet.