Backlash

Synonyms of backlash

• counterblast
• repercussion
• retaliation

Antonyms of backlash

• support
• endorsement
• approval

Collocations of backlash

backlash against

Frequency: 80 %

There was a backlash against the new policy among the employees.

backlash from

Frequency: 75 %

The celebrity faced a backlash from fans for their insensitive comments.

public backlash

Frequency: 70 %

The company faced a public backlash after the scandal was exposed.

political backlash

Frequency: 60 %

The decision to cut funding resulted in a political backlash from opposition parties.

social backlash

Frequency: 50 %

The controversial statement led to a social backlash on social media platforms.

Idiomatic Expressions for backlash

• Phrase: backlash effect
  Meaning: the unintended negative consequences or repercussions of a particular action or decision
  Usage: The backlash effect of the new law was felt across the entire industry.