as in reaction
a strong public response against something
There was swift backlash to the senator's controversial comments.
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Recent Examples of backlash
Tesla has also contended with a consumer backlash to Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s political activities.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The backlash is not about her lyrics or her image.
—Laurel Elder, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The president is a symptom of cultural backlash but also of political fatigue.
—Jamie Holmes, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Accurso has frequently defended her activism against internet backlash, while her behavior online has been a topic of scrutiny from various advocacy groups.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The backlash is not about her lyrics or her image.
—Laurel Elder, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The president is a symptom of cultural backlash but also of political fatigue.
—Jamie Holmes, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Accurso has frequently defended her activism against internet backlash, while her behavior online has been a topic of scrutiny from various advocacy groups.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlash
reaction
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Children are particularly vulnerable due to their smaller size and natural reaction when scared.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Buss was also reportedly disappointed in James’ reaction after the Lakers selected his son, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Backlash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backlash. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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