Synonyms of blowback

blowback

noun

as in fallout

Related Words

• fallout
• by-product
• side effect
• offshoot
• repercussion
• ripple
• spin-off
• aftershock
• implication
• denouement
• ramification
• echo
• afterglow
• outcome
• afterclap
• aftermath
• result
• backwash
• effect
• product
• upshot
• sequel
• issue
• precipitate
• resultant
• development
• consequence
• corollary
• outgrowth
• aftereffect
• sequence
• fate
• child
• fruit
• conclusion

Dissimilar Words

• cause
• reason
• consideration
• factor
• occasion
• basis
• base
• causation
• ground
• antecedent
• foundation
• stimulus
• determinant
• source
• incentive
• spring
• mother
• inspiration
• origin
• root
• groundwork
• impetus
• instigation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blowback

So when Hocevar hears blowback from Hamlin and others, their opinion means little compared to that of Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson and others within the Spire organization. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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