Backlash Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Backlash [bak-lash]

NOUN

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.
Recoil arising between parts of a mechanism.

Example

“The leader did not expect that he would receive such a backlash.”

“The US is about to experience a public backlash against racism.”

Synonyms

Reaction, Repercussion, Retaliation, Boomerang, Recoil

Antonyms

Cause, Matter, Element, Ground, Aim