blowback
2 synonyms for blowback, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An unintended and often damaging consequence, especially of a covert or political action.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blowback
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
political blowback
face blowback
Etymology
Formed from "blow" and "back," originally a mechanical term before being adopted for political fallout.
Full origin of blowback →Frequently asked questions
What does “blowback” mean?
The word “blowback” means an unintended and often damaging consequence, especially of a covert or political action. In plain terms, an unwanted consequence that comes back to hurt whoever caused it.
How do you pronounce “blowback”?
“Blowback” is pronounced BLOH-bak (/ˈbloʊˌbæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “blowback” in a sentence?
Here is “blowback” used in a sentence: “The policy caused serious blowback among voters.”
What part of speech is “blowback”?
“Blowback” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blowback” have?
“Blowback” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an unintended and often damaging consequence, especially of a covert or political action.
Related words
blow forward
