backlash
19 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #30,803
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
verb
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈæklˌæʃ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural backlashes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a movement back from an impact
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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