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

Blag says no label would even look at the band for many years after the blowback. — Michael Tedder, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

Warsh is also under pressure for pulling back on forward guidance, which drew bond market blowback at the Fed’s last meeting. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Trump’s policies have generated blowback on the right, alienating some prominent supporters and dividing the GOP heading into the midterm election. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

No commissioner — not Silver, not Goodell, not anyone — could have stopped the ugly blowback directed at Thomas following her flagrant foul against Clark. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 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