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Backlash
01
a strong, negative response, against a recent event, decision, or trend
Examples
The new law sparked a widespread backlash among environmental groups.
The celebrity faced backlash for comments made during the interview.
02
the quick reverse movement or recoil that follows a forceful impact
Examples
The mechanic warned about the risk of backlash when adjusting the gear.
The fishing reel has a mechanism to prevent backlash during casting.
to backlash
01
to have an unintended negative consequence that affects the person or group who initiated the action
Intransitive
Examples
The smear campaign backlashed and damaged the candidate's own reputation.
His strict rules backlashed when employees started quitting in protest.
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