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- DictionaryBack·lash/ˈbakˌlaSH/
noun
- 1. a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development: "a public backlash against racism"
- 2. recoil arising between parts of a mechanism.
The meaning of BACKLASH is a sudden violent backward movement or reaction. How to use backlash in a sentence.
BACKLASH definition: 1. a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or…. Learn more.
BACKLASH meaning: 1. a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or…. Learn more.
When many people react against something in the same way, you can call it a backlash. A backlash against government policies can result in mass protests. When people get angry enough about something — or just tired of hearing about it — the result can be a backlash.
noun. a reaction or recoil between interacting worn or badly fitting parts in a mechanism. the play between parts. a sudden and adverse reaction, esp to a political or social development. a public backlash against the government is inevitable.
backlash. a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society. backlash (from somebody) The government is facing an angry backlash from voters over the new tax. They face a backlash from shareholders.
a reaction against an idea that was previously popular: [ usually singular ] a backlash against the war.
