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sprzeciw — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  • objection noun A statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached.
  • resistance noun The act of opposing or fighting against something.

Senses

sprzeciw is used for these senses in English:

  • backlash (figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
  • objection A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
  • resistance The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.

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.

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