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 main challenge is that targeting the remaining options risk blowback on the US economy. — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Powell, the former Vanguard Charitable attorney, said the sponsors are unlikely to be moved by public blowback. — Ellis Simani, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026

So far, blowback from the Iran war has fallen primarily on the Gulf states. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

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