BACKLASH | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Backlash

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbaklaʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

strong negative reaction by large number of people

Examples:
  • a public backlash against racism
Definition:

recoil arising between parts of a mechanism.

Short Definition:

recoil arising between parts of mechanism

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