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backlash in Greek

backlash in Greek is διάκενο, αντίδραση, αντίκτυπος — backlash means a strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

backlash in Greek

διάκενο
noun
Pronounced: diakeno
αντίδραση
noun
Pronounced: adidrasi
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
αντίκτυπος
noun
Pronounced: adiktypos
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
εξέγερση
noun
Pronounced: exegersi
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

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."
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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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What is "backlash" in Greek?

"backlash" in Greek is διάκενο, αντίδραση, αντίκτυπος. backlash means: A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

How do you pronounce διάκενο?

"backlash" in Greek is διάκενο, pronounced "diakeno".

How do you use "backlash" in a sentence?

Example: "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers." In Greek, "backlash" is διάκενο, αντίδραση, αντίκτυπος.

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

Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "backlash": διάκενο, αντίδραση, αντίκτυπος, εξέγερση.

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