backlash — a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæklæʃ/
Korean meaning: 강한 반발, 역풍 (특히 사회적, 정치적 변화에 대한)
Korean pronunciation: 백-래시 (강세: 백)
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's controversial tweet caused a massive backlash from fans who unfollowed him instantly.
- There was a backlash against the company's decision to replace all human workers with robots.
- The restaurant faced backlash after customers discovered their 'homemade' pasta was actually instant noodles.
backlash
NOUN//ˈbæklæʃ//
a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
Angry crowd reacts to political announcement
His cash created a clash, now faces the backlash
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Origin
1815년경 기계 부품의 '역방향 움직임'을 뜻하는 기술 용어에서 시작되어, 20세기에 사회적 '반발'의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's controversial tweet caused a massive backlash from fans who unfollowed him instantly.”
“There was a backlash against the company's decision to replace all human workers with robots.”
“The restaurant faced backlash after customers discovered their 'homemade' pasta was actually instant noodles.”
“The government's new tax policy triggered a backlash from middle-class families.”
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