Definitions for backlash
ˈbækˌlæʃback·lash

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlashnoun

   a movement back from an impact

2. backlashverb

   an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

   "there was a backlash of intolerance"

3. backfire, backlash, recoilverb

   come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

   "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. backlashnoun

   A sudden backward motion.

2. backlashnoun

   A reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

   The public backlash to the proposal was quick and insistent.

3. backlashnoun

   The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear.

4. backlashnoun

   The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

5. backlashverb

   To cause or set off a backlash.

6. Etymology: From back + lash.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backlash

   Backlash refers to a strong negative reaction or resistance against a certain action, change, proposal, idea or trend. It is typically initiated by a group or individual who oppose or disapprove the initial action or idea. It can be expressed through various means such as public protest, media criticism, or public disapproval. Backlash can also refer to a mechanical term which refers to the amount of lost motion due to slackness in a system.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Backlashnoun

   the distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear; also, the jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion

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1. Backlash

   Backlash is a fictional character from the Wildstorm universe that first appeared in StormWatch #3 in 1993 and was featured in his own comic book series, which ran from 1994 to 1997. His daughter Jodi has adopted the name. Since Worldstorm event that has transpired in the Wildstorm Universe it has been stated that the character will be returning to the printed page.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of backlash in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of backlash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of backlash in a Sentence

1. Scott Cummings:

   The business model of the companies is to roll out the scooters and then respond to the regulatory backlash.

2. Larry Lynch:

   When mask mandates across the country were put in place, restaurant workers suffered terrifying backlash when enforcing those rules.

3. Rob Manwaring:

   There has been a backlash from men who don't understand notions of white privilege, the systematic power they have that is afforded to them, there's a changing discourse there, david Leyonhjelm is a flagbearer of the backlash.

4. Slater Vance:

   I would sincerely like to apologize to Michael B. Jordan’s entire family, his extended family, and him directly as he is an idol of mine, taking part in a trend like this is completely disrespectful. I don’t wish any bad ramifications of this of my actions upon his family nor my parents as they deserve none of the backlash.

5. Randi Weingarten:

   The backlash [to teaching about race] that you see in these radicalized circles is going to hurt kids, i felt the need to make it crystal clear to teachers … that I honor their professional responsibilities and that their union will have their back.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=backlash
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Backlash
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlash
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=backlash