Rückstoß — meaning in English

English meaning

• backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
• recoil verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.

Senses

Rückstoß is used for these senses in English:

• backlash (figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
• recoil (firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.

backlash — full definition

1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

recoil — full definition

1. verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
2. noun The backward kick of a gun when it is fired.
3. noun A sudden backward movement or a shrinking away.

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