Backlash synonyms

băk'lăsh'

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reaction (related)
The definition of a reaction is a response.
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repercussion
A consequence or ensuing result of some action.
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revolt (related)
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resentment
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adverse reaction
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fizzle
Failure of a nuclear bomb to meet its expected yield during testing.
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recoil
A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
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retaliation
Violent response to an act of harm or perceived injustice.
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snag
A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk.
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tangle
A confused, intertwined mass:
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rebound
(Basketball) An instance of catching the ball after it has hit the rim or backboard without a basket being scored, generally credited to a particular player.
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backfire
To produce an unexpected, undesired result.
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outcry (related)
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onslaught (related)
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hysteria (related)
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furore (related)
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outrage (related)
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witch-hunt (related)
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Find another word for backlash. In this page you can discover 18 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for backlash, like: reaction, repercussion, revolt, resentment, adverse reaction, fizzle, recoil, retaliation, snag, tangle and rebound.
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Backlash Sentence Examples

  • There was an inevitable backlash of incredulity.

  • Given the popularity and public backlash of the show, you can bet that any Jersey Shore book will be equally as popular and equally as despised.

  • It is impossible to say whether the children felt that way, but the wave of popularity of talent contests is beginning to have a bit of backlash.

  • After listening to the backlash and public outcries about his decision for days, John Rich posted an explanation "Why I Picked Julio as the Winner" on the CMT website.

  • Since fashion trends have infiltrated the world of children's clothing resulting in designs that may be too adult-like to meet the approval of some parents, there has been some backlash, particularly in more religious communities.

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