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backlash in Spanish

backlash in Spanish is holgura, huelgo, juego — backlash means a strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

backlash in Spanish

holgura
noun
huelgo
noun
juego
noun
contragolpe
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
reacción
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
contragolpe
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
oposición
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
reacción clamorosa
noun
(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."

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 Spanish?

"backlash" in Spanish is holgura, huelgo, juego. 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 Spanish, "backlash" is holgura, huelgo, juego.

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

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "backlash": holgura, huelgo, juego, contragolpe, reacción, oposición.

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