BACKLASH





Definition:

  1. [noun] a movement back from an impact
    Synonyms: recoil, repercussion, rebound

  2. [noun] an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance"

  3. [verb] have an unexpected and undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
    Synonyms: backfire

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