Backlash: meaning, definitions and examples

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backlash

 

[ หˆbรฆkหŒlรฆสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social response

Backlash refers to a strong and adverse reaction to a particular event, situation, or policy. It often occurs in a social or political context, where a group expresses discontent towards perceived injustices or changes that affect their interests. This term conveys the idea of a counter movement or response to something that has provoked controversy. In essence, backlash encompasses the collective sentiments that arise when individuals feel threatened or marginalized by a decision or change.

Synonyms

opposition, reaction, recoil, resistance.

Examples of usage

  • The new policy faced significant backlash from the community.
  • There was a backlash against the company's decision to downsize.
  • The film received backlash due to its controversial themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "backlash" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gegenschlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reaksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะปะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reakcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ็™บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉaction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reacciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tepki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฏ ูุนู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reakcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅผน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reakcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐbrรถgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ ั€ะตะฐะบั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒแƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reaksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reacciรณn

Etymology

The word 'backlash' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'back' and 'lash.' The term was initially used in a mechanical context, referring to the backward motion of a part of machinery after a sudden movement. As social and political movements began to gain momentum in the mid-20th century, the term evolved to describe reactions in social contexts, highlighting the pushback against established norms or policies. The usage of 'backlash' in colloquial language grew, especially during pivotal moments of social change, including civil rights movements and feminist waves. Today, it is widely employed to discuss negative reactions to policies or societal changes, making it a significant term in contemporary discourse.