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(bæklæʃ)
singular noun
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics, is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
...the male backlash against feminism.
...a right-wing backlash.
Synonyms: reaction, response, resistance, resentment More Synonyms of backlash

backlash in British English

(ˈbækˌlæʃ)
noun
1. 
a reaction or recoil between interacting worn or badly fitting parts in a mechanism
2. 
the play between parts
3. 
a sudden and adverse reaction, esp to a political or social development
a public backlash against the government is inevitable

backlash in American English

(ˈbækˌlæʃ)
noun
1. 
a quick, sharp recoil
2. 
any sudden or violent reaction; specif., strong political or social reaction resulting from fear or resentment of a movement, candidate, etc.
3. 
a snarl in a reeled fishing line, resulting from an imperfect cast
4. 
the jarring reaction of loose or worn parts; also, the play in these parts

backlash in Automotive Engineering

(bæklæʃ)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Brakes, steering, wheels, tires, and suspension)
Backlash is loss of motion between the input and output of a mechanical system, such as that caused by looseness or bending.
Because the rolling elements are under constant preload, the roller drive is notsubject to backlash when torque is suddenly removed or reversed.
The amount of backlash in the steering made it difficult to control the vehicle on the bends in the narrowstreets.
There was so much backlash in the gearbox of the old car that it was difficult to change gear.

backlash in Mechanical Engineering

(bæklæʃ)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components)
Backlash occurs when the slack in a system of gears causes the gears to start to turn in the opposite direction.
Most backlash damage is done when gears stop rotating in one direction and start rotating in theopposite direction.
If one gear moves and the other is stationary, there is a backlash, but if both gears move simultaneously, there is no backlash.
Backlash occurs when the slack in a system of gears causes the gears to start to turn in theopposite direction.

COBUILD Collocations
backlash

fierce backlash
furious backlash
prompt a backlash
provoke a backlash
risk a backlash
spark a backlash
trigger a backlash

Examples of 'backlash' in a sentence
backlash

The badge sparked a huge backlash over its political context.
The Sun (2016)
The apparent police failings have brought a political backlash.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And the soap faced a backlash on social media.
The Sun (2017)
We won't name this person for fear of sparking a social media backlash from whichtheir career and personal life would struggle to recover.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The few Indian artists who have spoken up for Pakistani friends and colleagues have faced a vicious backlash.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Its plans to reform housing benefit have provoked a growing backlash from across the political spectrum.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There were growing signs of a political backlash at the economic slump.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The launch yesterday prompted a backlash on social media.
The Sun (2016)
They feared a backlash from business clients.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But the buzz phrase now faces the inevitable backlash.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is understandable that there has been a backlash against recent trends in policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Her refusal to accept calls for change provoked a backlash from pressure groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Ministers also fear a backlash from parents if schools are forced to implement big budget cuts.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Fears are growing that it could provoke a protectionist backlash.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And he feared a backlash from fans after trying to engineer an exit.
The Sun (2015)
They fear that if they do not ask for the same they will face a backlash from their voters.
The Sun (2016)
Bookmakers have tried to head off a growing political backlash against the industry by announcing voluntary measures to tackle problem gambling.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But it is fair to say that there has also been a strong backlash and that has led to the booing of players.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The American company is fighting a growing political backlash against the project.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Of course, the backlash was inevitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Indeed, it provoked a furious backlash.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
By yesterday, after a political backlash, they had been suspended.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The site has suffered a backlash in recent times, when users felt that new privacy settings opened up their information in ways they did not want.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A sudden, savage backlash greeted the Government when it attempted to introduce a structured programme for early years learning at nurseries.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)

In other languages
backlash

British English: backlash NOUN
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics, is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
…the public backlash against bankers and their bonuses.
  • American English: backlash
  • Brazilian Portuguese: reação
  • Chinese: > 强烈反应对政治或社会变化的
  • European Spanish: contragolpe
  • French: réaction (brutale)
  • German: Gegenreaktion
  • Italian: forte reazione
  • Japanese: 反発
  • Korean: 반발
  • European Portuguese: reação
  • Latin American Spanish: contragolpe

All related terms of 'backlash'

fierce backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
furious backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
prompt a backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
provoke a backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
risk a backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
spark a backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
trigger a backlash
A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics , is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
(noun) 
Definition
a sudden and adverse reaction
a right-wing backlash
Synonyms
reaction
All new fashion starts out as a reaction against existing convention.
response
There has been no response to his remarks.
resistance
The protesters offered no resistance.
resentment
retaliation
repercussion
It was an incident which had repercussions.
counterblast
counteraction
retroaction

Additional synonyms

in the sense of repercussion
Definition
results or consequences of an action or event
It was an incident which had repercussions.
Synonyms
consequences,
result,
side effects,
backlash,
sequel
in the sense of resistance
Definition
the act of resisting
The protesters offered no resistance.
Synonyms
fighting,
fight,
battle,
struggle,
combat,
contention,
defiance,
obstruction,
impediment,
intransigence,
hindrance,
counteraction
in the sense of response
Definition
a reply or reaction
There has been no response to his remarks.
Synonyms
answer,
return,
reply,
reaction,
comeback (informal),
feedback,
retort,
acknowledgment,
riposte,
counterattack,
rejoinder,
counterblast

Synonyms of 'backlash'

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