backlash
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(noun) an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance" |
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Related Words: reaction, white backlash, whitelash |
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(verb) have an unexpected and undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble" |
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Synonyms: backfire |
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Related Words: oppose, react |
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(noun) a movement back from an impact |
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Synonyms: rebound, recoil, repercussion |
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Related Words: bounce, bouncing, carom, motion, movement, ricochet |
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