blowback

noun

blow·​back ˈblō-ˌbak 

: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions

Examples of blowback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Much of the blowback against data centers stems from concerns about the facilities’ energy and water use amid rising utility costs. — Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Community concerns Ever since the removals were announced, there's been a lot of community blowback. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is once again dealing with blowback for being out of town when a massive fire ignited. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

The blowback, and its competition, was so intense that in July 2027, Sony reduced the price to $500. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blowback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback