1. a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
2. a sudden violent backward movement or recoil
Usage: mechanical

1. to cause or experience a strong negative reaction

Examples

• There was a public backlash against the new tax policy.
• The controversial decision created a backlash among voters.
• The gun’s backlash knocked him off balance.
• The policy changes may backlash against the administration.
• Social media backlash forced the company to apologize.
• The mechanical backlash caused the machine to malfunction.
• Critics fear the reforms will backlash on minority communities.