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backlash in German

backlash in German is Spiel, Luft (mech.), Spielraum — backlash means a strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

backlash in German

Spiel
noun
Luft (mech.)
noun
Spielraum
noun
Reaktion
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
Rückwirkung
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
wegspringen
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
zurückspringen
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
Aufschrei
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
Ausbruch
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
Gegenreaktion
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
Rückstoß
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
Rumpeln
noun
(mechanics) The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

What does "backlash" mean?

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
    "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers."
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
    "Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash."
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
    "Fans backlashed against the surprise ending."

backlash in a sentence

  • The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers.
  • Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash.
  • Fans backlashed against the surprise ending.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "backlash" in German?

"backlash" in German is Spiel, Luft (mech.), Spielraum. backlash means: A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

How do you use "backlash" in a sentence?

Example: "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers." In German, "backlash" is Spiel, Luft (mech.), Spielraum.

Are there other ways to say "backlash" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "backlash": Spiel, Luft (mech.), Spielraum, Reaktion, Rückwirkung, wegspringen.

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