Backlash

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌlæʃ/

Definitions of backlash

noun a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development

Example Sentences

A1 The new policy change caused a backlash among the employees.

A2 The celebrity's controversial statement led to a backlash from fans on social media.

B1 The government's decision to raise taxes resulted in a significant backlash from the public.

B2 The company faced a backlash after it was revealed they had been mistreating their workers.

C1 The politician experienced a backlash following their controversial remarks about immigration.

C2 The artist's latest work was met with a fierce backlash from critics and fans alike.

Examples of backlash in a Sentence

formal The new policy change resulted in a significant backlash from the public.

informal There was a huge backlash on social media after the controversial statement.

slang The backlash was intense and people were really mad about it.

figurative The backlash was like a tidal wave, sweeping through and leaving chaos in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of backlash

• past tense: backlashed
• plural: backlashes
• comparative: more backlash
• superlative: most backlash
• present tense: backlash
• future tense: will backlash
• perfect tense: has backlashed
• continuous tense: is backlashing
• singular: backlash
• positive degree: backlash
• infinitive: to backlash
• gerund: backlashing
• participle: backlashed

Origin and Evolution of backlash

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'backlash' originated as a term in the field of engineering, specifically in relation to the mechanical movement of a machine or device.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'backlash' expanded beyond its engineering origins to also describe a strong negative reaction or response to a particular event, idea, or trend.