backlashes
Angry public responses
Backlashes is the plural of backlash—strong adverse reactions against a social or political development.
A backlash typically comes from those who feel threatened by change: The policy sparked backlashes from both conservative and liberal groups.
The word also has a mechanical sense: the play or slack between gear teeth or other machine parts.
Punishing a wrongdoer
- reprisalPunitive action in return
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- paybackRetaliation for wrongs
vengeance · counterstrike · tit-for-tat · blowback · countermeasure · pushback · counteraction · reciprocation
Public expression of disapproval
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- furyIntense violent anger
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
boycott · demonstration · petition · activism · dissent · clamor · furor · revolt
Post-blast atmospheric particles
- aftermathResults following an event
- ramificationsResulting effects or outcomes
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- ripple effectCascading secondary results
domino effect · chain reaction · spillover · reverberations · aftershocks · unintended consequences · boomerang effect · blowback
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reproach · scrutiny · complaints · faultfinding · objection · opprobrium · disparagement · scorn
Active resistance or dissent
- defianceOpen resistance to authority
- pushbackResistance to something proposed
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- refusalAct of declining
rebellion · noncompliance · obstruction · insubordination · recalcitrance · disobedience · blockade · standoff
revenge
Punishing a wrongdoer
- reprisalPunitive action in return
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
payback · vengeance · counterstrike · tit-for-tat · blowback · countermeasure · pushback · counteraction · reciprocation · comeuppance
protest
Public expression of disapproval
indignation · boycott · demonstration · petition · activism · dissent · clamor · furor · revolt · unrest
fallout
Post-blast atmospheric particles
- aftermathResults following an event
- ramificationsResulting effects or outcomes
- consequencesResults of actions taken
ripple effect · domino effect · chain reaction · spillover · reverberations · aftershocks · unintended consequences · boomerang effect · blowback · backfire
condemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
rebuke · reproach · scrutiny · complaints · faultfinding · objection · opprobrium · disparagement · scorn · vituperation
opposition
Active resistance or dissent
- defianceOpen resistance to authority
- pushbackResistance to something proposed
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
refusal · rebellion · noncompliance · obstruction · insubordination · recalcitrance · disobedience · blockade · standoff · stonewalling
backlashesendorsements
Formal declarations of support
support · approval · acclaim · acceptance · embrace