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单词 backlash
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backlash

noun

back·​lash ˈbak-ˌlash How to pronounce backlash (audio)
1
a
: a sudden violent backward movement or reaction
b
: the play between adjacent movable parts (as in a series of gears)
also : the jar caused by this when the parts are put into action
2
: a snarl in that part of a fishing line wound on the reel
3
: a strong adverse reaction (as to a recent political or social development)
backlasher noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Barr faced a backlash from Trump after telling him there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 Barr faced a backlash from Trump after telling him there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Azi Paybarah, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Barr faced a backlash from Trump after telling him there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Azi Paybarah, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Palin’s loss — in a state Trump won by 10 points in 2020 — has produced backlash from Republicans. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 The trend, originally surfaced by a Gen Z TikTok creator, unleashed an avalanche of passionate backlash from business leaders. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 In 2018, Serena Williams’ black catsuit at the French Open earned unnecessary backlash from the French Tennis Federation and led to the ban of similar outfits altogether. Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 However there was a backlash from armorers who supply the weapons and manage them on sets. Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The singer turned heads on the red carpet in her meat dress – and spurred questions and backlash from animal rights activists. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

backlash

noun

as in reaction
a strong public response against something There was swift backlash to the senator's controversial comments.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • reaction
  • counterreaction
  • kickback
  • counteraction
  • answer
  • recoil
  • revulsion
  • reply
  • rebound
  • take
  • reflex
  • counterresponse
  • rise
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