Backlash Synonyms

băklăsh
An answer
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. adverse reaction
  2. resentment
A movement back from an impact
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. recoil
  2. fizzle
  3. reaction
  4. retaliation
  5. repercussion
  6. snag
  7. tangle
  8. rebound
Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. backfire
  2. recoil

Words Related to Backlash

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Backlash Sentence Examples

  • There was an inevitable backlash of incredulity.

  • The backlash against the show was enormous.

  • 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.

  • Figures released later are expected to spark a furious backlash against the system.

  • They fear a racist backlash, following the terrorist attacks on the US.

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