backlash

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbæklæʃ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbækˌlæʃ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bak′lash′)


backlash
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Sense: Noun: negative response
Synonyms:
fallout, adverse reaction, reaction Collocations, response Collocations, repercussions, consequences, negative response, recoil Collocations, kickback (informal), retaliation Collocations, bad reaction, counteraction, wave of negative feeling


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