Backlashed: meaning, definitions and examples
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backlashed
[ bækˈlæʃt ]
public response
Backlashed is the past tense of the verb 'backlash', which means to react against something, especially in a strong or adverse way. It's often used to describe public reactions to decisions, policies, or behaviors that provoke anger or opposition. For example, if a public figure makes a controversial statement, they might face backlash from the community or their followers. The term signifies a spontaneous and often emotional response to perceived injustices or mistakes.
Synonyms
opposed, reacted, rebounded, resisted
Examples of usage
- The new policy was harshly backlashed by the employees.
- She backlashed against the unfair treatment she received.
- The decision to cut funding backlashed among community members.
Translations
Translations of the word "backlashed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retaliado
🇮🇳 प्रतिरोध
🇩🇪 zurückgeschlagen
🇮🇩 dihantam balik
🇺🇦 відповідь
🇵🇱 odpowiedziano
🇯🇵 反発された
🇫🇷 réagi
🇪🇸 reaccionado
🇹🇷 karşılık verildi
🇰🇷 반격당하다
🇸🇦 تراجع
🇨🇿 odvetřeno
🇸🇰 odpovedané
🇨🇳 反击
🇸🇮 odziv
🇮🇸 svarað
🇰🇿 жауап қайтарылды
🇬🇪 პასუხი
🇦🇿 cavab verildi
🇲🇽 respuesta
Etymology
The term 'backlash' originates from the combination of the prefix 'back', meaning to return or reverse, and 'lash', which denotes striking or a sudden reaction. The earliest usage of 'backlash' can be traced back to the mechanical context, describing the backward movement of parts in machines. By the mid-20th century, the term began to be used metaphorically in the socio-political context, implying a strong reaction against established norms or sentiments. It became especially prominent in discussions relating to social movements and public policies that resulted in contentious outcomes, highlighting the dynamics of public opinion and the interaction of societal forces.