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Backlash (Noun)

A movement back from an impact.

Nouns denoting natural events.

When the arrow was released, the backward motion of the bow created a powerful backlash that knocked the hunter off balance.
The rope's sudden jerk caused a severe backlash that left the operator stumbling to regain control.
A strong backlash occurred when the diver's rope got tangled in the underwater machinery.
The elastic band's backlash propelled the toy vehicle across the room with incredible speed.
The backlash from the uncontrolled drill caught the construction worker off guard and sent him flying across the site.

An adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The politician's statement sparked a backlash from the community, many of whom felt their opinions were being disregarded.
The company faced a significant backlash on social media after it was revealed they were using sweatshop labor.
The backlash against the new policy was swift and intense, with protests erupting across the city.
The celebrity faced a fierce backlash after making a derogatory comment about a particular group of people.
The proposed legislation triggered a backlash from environmental activists, who argued that it would have devastating consequences for the planet.