Backlash meaning in English

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Definition

a backlash: a repercussion, a strong reaction, a bad result noun

Examples

"The backlash from Warbuckle's arrest could have financial implications not only for Warbuckle's Department Stores, but for his business partners as well."

Exercise 1

The author of this article writes about the backlash from Warbuckle's arrest.

What is she referring to?

The unhappiness of the bear community regarding their injured brother

The cost of legal bills which will result from Warbuckle's arrest

The origins of Warbuckle's legal problems

The negative publicity which will result from Warbuckle's arrest

I don't know

The author of this article writes about the backlash from Warbuckle's arrest.

What is she referring to?

The unhappiness of the bear community regarding their injured brother

Unfortunately, the bear community's opinions will go unheard on this issue.

The cost of legal bills which will result from Warbuckle's arrest

"Backlash" does not refer to an amount of money, but rather to negative public reaction to an event.

The origins of Warbuckle's legal problems

A "backlash" does not refer to the "cause" or "origins" of a problem. It is the "reaction" or publicity' which results from an event.

The negative publicity which will result from Warbuckle's arrest

"Backlash" is the negative reaction or consequences which result from an event. The term is usually used in a public relations context when talking about the adverse or negative reaction to a public event. For example: The backlash from the presidential scandal injured the president's reputation.

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