
Backlash
Public Reaction
Backlash in this sense often involves collective discontent or protest about a decision or event.

The celebrity's controversial comments sparked a significant public backlash.
Unintended Consequences
Consider the term 'backlash' as an unforeseen adverse response to an action meant to be positive or neutral.

The new law aimed at reducing crime faced a backlash from the community it was intended to protect.
Intensity of Response
The word 'backlash' implies a powerful and often emotional response against something.

The sudden backlash against the company's policy change took the management by surprise.
Compare with
BlowbackConsequenceFalloutOppositionReactionRepercussionResistanceRetaliateRevolt
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