backlash
(back-lash)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a sudden forceful backward movement; recoil; 2 an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence;
verb. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired
verb. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired
Example Sentence
The public backlash to the tax increase was inevitable. Spelled as one word.
Synonyms
recoil; repercussion; rebound; adverse reaction
Antonyms
no response
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Rhymes
- backlash