backlash
/ˈbæklæʃ/
strong reaction
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A strong and negative reaction or opposition movement from a large number of people to an action, policy, decision, or change.
"The government faced a massive backlash over its new tax policy."
- 2.
Strong public opposition or dissatisfaction regarding a specific social or political development or statement.
"There was a public backlash against the proposed new development plan."
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The company received severe backlash for its controversial advertisement.
The company received severe backlash for its controversial advertisement.
Politicians often fear a voter backlash if they introduce unpopular measures.
Politicians often fear a voter backlash if they introduce unpopular measures.
The celebrity faced a backlash on social media after her insensitive comments.
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How do you pronounce backlash?
backlash is pronounced [/ˈbæklæʃ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does backlash mean?
backlash means "strong reaction". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is backlash?
backlash is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with backlash?
Example: "The company received severe backlash for its controversial advertisement." — used to mean "strong reaction".
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