What does Backlash mean?

Definitions for Backlash
ˈbækˌlæʃback·lash

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Princeton's WordNet

  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"

Wiktionary

  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.

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  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

Wikidata

  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. Bert Irslinger Jr:

    This is not a gun issue; this is a terrorist issue and a hate crime. That's where we're taking a stance, there's definitely been backlash. Not in the store, but we've had people call. That's not uncommon in the firearms industry. I just hope they're finding their own way to support.

  2. Lamont McClure:

    There is no backlash because there's broad bipartisan agreement that especially small businesses needed rescuing.

  3. Kristian Saucier:

    My case was usually something handled by military courts, they used me as an example because of [ the backlash over ] Hillary Clinton.

  4. Morales Chavez:

    I've heard people backlash the vaccine but it's like, it's a thing to keep people safe, and it's a good option for them to get, so I recommend you get it.

  5. Scott Cummings:

    There is no uniform set of rules right now that govern the use of scooters [ across ] local jurisdictions, the business model of the companies is to roll out the scooters and then respond to the regulatory backlash.

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