backlash meaning and definition

BACKLASH noun

Definition of backlash (noun)

1. a movement back from an impact
   • synonyms: rebound, recoil, repercussion
2. an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
   • "there was a backlash of intolerance"

BACKLASH verb

Definition of backlash (verb)

1. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
   • "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
   • synonyms: backfire, recoil