Definition of
backlash has definitions from the field of politics
1
[ noun ] a movement back from an impact

Synonyms

repercussion rebound recoil

Related terms

movement bounce ricochet resilience bounce

2
[ verb ] have an unexpected and undesired effect

Synonyms

backfire

Examples

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

Related terms

react

3
[ noun ] (politics) an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

Examples

"there was a backlash of intolerance"

Related terms

reaction whitelash backfire

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Rhymes with

clash eyelash lash whiplash slash flash whiplash splash

Phonetic and Homophones

B AE1 K L AE2 SH

Similar Spelling

backless backlog

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