Synonyms of backlash

Noun

1. recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlash, movement, motion

usage: a movement back from an impact

2. backlash, reaction

usage: an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance"

Verb

1. backfire, backlash, recoil, happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place

usage: come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

Definition and meaning of backlash (Dictionary)