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Synonyms for backlash

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for backlash

a movement back from an impact

an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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It is precisely these cases of 'backlash' where the role of emotion in politicisation is most acute, and which warrant closer examination.

A focus on coercive power and the desire to restore former power in analyzing backlash has opened up a venue to examine uncharted dynamics of backlash against women.

The second group is related to the investigations of backlash problem in the mechanical systems.

Recently, studies of nonlinear systems with backlash have been the research hotspot.

Critique: Impressively well written and a compelling read from beginning to end, "Backlash" will prove to be a very welcome addition to community library Historical Fiction collections.

They tumble in the air, slow down abruptly, and can cause backlash if you are not real vigilant about thumb pressure.

Stanley: Dual lead, or duplex, worm gears are specialist gear sets that enable backlash to be adjusted to the required amount during the lifetime of the gears.

Why would someone gay of my age join the Church when all you ge t is backlash?"

Editor in chief Matthew Breen's letter posited that setbacks are real, but the conservative reaction to the expansion of legal equality hasn't yet constituted a legitimate backlash. Tim Easton wrote, "Actually, the backlashes are very real indeed.

Backlash is told from the perspectives of four teens: Lara; her sister, Sydney; Bree; and her brother, Liam.

ARSENE WENGER has warned that Arsenal could suffer a post-World Cup backlash as they prepare to welcome back Germany's heroes, writes NEIL MOXLEY Per Mertesacker, Lukas Podolski and Mesut Ozil will be absent today for the Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the new season.

A son of Mrs McConville has said Mr Adams threatened him with a "backlash" if he released the names of those he believed were responsible.