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backlash - Dictionary definition and meaning for backlash

BACKLASH

  • (noun) an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

    "there was a backlash of intolerance"

  • (noun) a movement back from an impact

    synonyms : rebound , recoil , repercussion

  • (verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

    "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

    synonyms : backfire , recoil

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