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   Back·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.
   • ▪ degree of play between parts of a mechanism: "typical gearbox backlash in these systems is 2°"

   Scrabble Points: 19

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   Synonyms for BACKLASH: reaction, kickback, counteraction, counterreaction, answer, reply, rebound, recoil, revulsion, take.

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   noun. The threat of nuclear destruction triggered a backlash among conservatives. Synonyms. negative reaction. resistance. recalcitrance. recoil. reversion. counteraction. antagonism. animosity.

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   n. # opinion , attitude. Another way to say Backlash? Synonyms for Backlash (other words and phrases for Backlash).

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   Synonyms for BACKLASH in English: reaction, response, resistance, resentment, retaliation, repercussion, counterblast, counteraction, retroaction, consequences, …