Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for backlash

backlash

noun as in adverse reaction

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The historical shift from agriculture to industry to services is now accelerating, raising the risk of populist backlash as workers confront displacement.

Shoppers have curtailed non-essential spending, while backlash over diversity policies has added to Target's woes.

Read more on BBC

In a way, however, this conundrum also presents an opportunity for diplomacy, Ischinger added: “We can argue, Vladimir, the longer you keep it going, the stronger will be the backlash at some point.”

Three days after the backlash erupted, Cracker Barrel hired a Washington, D.C.-based company to better understand the online conversation.

What might happen if the tipping backlash becomes more significant?

Read more on MarketWatch

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement