C1nounpoliticsmedia
US/ˈbæk.læʃ/
UK/ˈbæk.læʃ/
a strong negative reaction from many people to a decision or event
In context
The new parking fees caused a huge backlash from local shop owners.
The brand faced a backlash online after its insensitive advert.
Politicians fear a backlash from voters if fuel prices keep rising.
Words that go with backlash
adjective + noun
- public backlashAfter a public backlash, the city dropped the plan.
- political backlashThe tax rise could cause a political backlash.
- growing backlashTech firms face a growing backlash over data privacy.
noun + preposition
- backlash againstThere is a growing backlash against single-use plastic.
verb + noun
- face a backlashThe singer faced a backlash after her comments about fans.
- provoke a backlashCutting the bus service is likely to provoke a backlash.