Meaning & Definition of Backlash in English
1. A movement back from an impact
- recoil ,
- repercussion ,
- rebound ,
2. An adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
- "There was a backlash of intolerance"
1. Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
- "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
- backfire ,
- backlash ,