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

The Carlson-Vance partnership has generated more conservative blowback over the past few years as Carlson has progressed from skepticism of Israel into anti-Semitism, which Carlson denies. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

There was so much preservationist blowback that most of the survivors were soon designated, inside and out, by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

In 2019, Jay-Z faced blowback for the NFL deal, as many viewed it as his turning his back on Kaepernick, who remained unemployed by the league. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

That posting also got questions about the 40-month intervals, as well as blowback for the reminder of the passage of time. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Sep. 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