backlash

A noun referring to a strong or adverse reaction against a previous action, event, or development, often in a political or social context.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сильную или негативную реакцию на предыдущее действие, событие или развитие, часто в политическом или социальном контексте.esSustantivo que designa una reacción fuerte o negativa contra una acción, evento o desarrollo previo, frecuentemente en contextos políticos o sociales.frRéaction forte ou négative à une action, un événement ou une évolution antérieure, souvent dans un contexte politique ou social.deSubstantiv, das eine starke oder negative Reaktion auf eine vorausgegangene Handlung, ein Ereignis oder eine Entwicklung bezeichnet, oft in politischem oder sozialem Kontext.ptSubstantivo que designa uma reação forte e negativa a uma ação, evento ou desenvolvimento anterior, frequentemente no contexto político ou social. Também pode indicar um contragolpe ou recuo em resposta a uma mudança.zh名词，指对先前的行为、事件或发展所产生的强烈或负面反应，常用于政治或社会语境。arاسم يشير إلى رد فعل قوي أو سلبي على فعل أو حدث أو تطور سابق، وغالباً ما يكون في سياق سياسي أو اجتماعي.

1. Strong negative reaction B2 formal

   A strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

   • The new policy caused a massive backlash from the public.
   • The company faced a backlash after the controversial advertisement.
   • There was a significant backlash against the proposed tax increase.

   ruРезкая негативная реакцияesReacción violenta en contrafrRéaction négative violentedeStarke negative ReaktionptReação negativa fortezh强烈反对arرد فعل سلبي حاد

   Synonyme: backfirecounteractioncounterblastoppositionreactionreboundrecoilresistance

   Antonyme: acceptanceapprovalsupport

2. Mechanical reaction C1 formal technical

   A sudden or violent backward movement or recoil, especially in machinery.

   • The gear system experienced a backlash due to wear and tear.
   • Engineers adjusted the mechanism to reduce backlash.
   • Backlash in the steering wheel can indicate a problem with the car.

   ruЛюфтesReacción mecánicafrContrecoup mécaniquedeRückschlagptfolgazh回差arالارتجاع الميكانيكي

   Synonyme: kickbackreactionreboundrecoil

• backlashes plural form
• backlashes' possessive plural form
• backlash's possessive singular form