definition of
backlash

[1] #1 backlash n. [recoil, repercussion, rebound] a movement back from an impact. wn

[2] #2 backlash v. [backfire, recoil] come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble". wn

[3] #3 backlash n. an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance". wn