Blowback
noun
An unexpected negative result or reaction to an action.
The blowback from the company's decision to cut jobs was severe.
Often appears as...
- face blowback
- risk blowback
noun
In firearms, the action of gases when a gun is fired that can push the weapon's bolt backward.
The blowback from the pistol was stronger than he expected.
Often appears as...
- blowback action
- blowback system
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An unexpected negative result or reaction to an action.
The blowback from the company's decision to cut jobs was severe.
Often appears as...
- face blowback
- risk blowback
noun
In firearms, the action of gases when a gun is fired that can push the weapon's bolt backward.
The blowback from the pistol was stronger than he expected.
Often appears as...
- blowback action
- blowback system
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
'Blowback' often implies that negative outcomes were not foreseen or considered.
The new policy caused blowback from the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate
The negative effects referred to by 'blowback' may not happen right away, but develop over time.
Weeks later, we're still dealing with the blowback from that interview.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies
'Blowback' can range from mild dissatisfaction to intense backlash.
The blowback was limited to a few negative comments online.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
'Blowback' often implies that negative outcomes were not foreseen or considered.
The new policy caused blowback from the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate
The negative effects referred to by 'blowback' may not happen right away, but develop over time.
Weeks later, we're still dealing with the blowback from that interview.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies
'Blowback' can range from mild dissatisfaction to intense backlash.
The blowback was limited to a few negative comments online.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
'Blowback' often implies that negative outcomes were not foreseen or considered.
The new policy caused blowback from the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate
The negative effects referred to by 'blowback' may not happen right away, but develop over time.
Weeks later, we're still dealing with the blowback from that interview.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies
'Blowback' can range from mild dissatisfaction to intense backlash.
The blowback was limited to a few negative comments online.
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We were surprised that we were welcomed in so many of the places that we went to. Many of the towns had never seen television or social media, and they were eager for their children to learn. But there was also pushback and blowback
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How film transforms the...
We were surprised that we were welcomed in so many of the places that we went to. Many of the towns had never seen television or social media, and they were eager for their children to learn. But there was also pushback and blowback
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
The first decade of the twentieth century was not a great time to be born black and poor and female in St. Louis, Missouri, but Vivian Baxter was born black and poor, to black and poor parents. Later she would grow up and be called beautiful. As a grown woman she would be known as the butter-colored lady with the blowback hair.
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Nick Turse
American Historian
Without a clear picture of where the military's covert forces are operating and what they are doing, Americans may not even recognize the consequences of and blowback from our expanding secret wars as they wash over the world.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin
American Journalist
The blowback against a bailout of Lehman would have been fierce. It is often forgotten, but the prevailing wisdom the day after Lehman fell was that its collapse was a good thing.
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Malcolm Jenkins
American Athlete
As the blowback against those who stand up for what is right thickens, I feel it is necessary to push forward with a relentless determination.
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Amy Chozick
American Journalist
You can't write a book about Hillary Clinton and not anticipate some blowback, so I always knew it was going to be something.
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Campbell Brown
American Journalist
Any time you challenge a big powerful person or special interest, there's going to be blowback.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
The first decade of the twentieth century was not a great time to be born black and poor and female in St. Louis, Missouri, but Vivian Baxter was born black and poor, to black and poor parents. Later she would grow up and be called beautiful. As a grown woman she would be known as the butter-colored lady with the blowback hair.
Quote examples
Nick Turse
American Historian
Without a clear picture of where the military's covert forces are operating and what they are doing, Americans may not even recognize the consequences of and blowback from our expanding secret wars as they wash over the world.
Quote examples
Andrew Ross Sorkin
American Journalist
The blowback against a bailout of Lehman would have been fierce. It is often forgotten, but the prevailing wisdom the day after Lehman fell was that its collapse was a good thing.
Quote examples
Malcolm Jenkins
American Athlete
As the blowback against those who stand up for what is right thickens, I feel it is necessary to push forward with a relentless determination.
Quote examples
Amy Chozick
American Journalist
You can't write a book about Hillary Clinton and not anticipate some blowback, so I always knew it was going to be something.
Quote examples
Campbell Brown
American Journalist
Any time you challenge a big powerful person or special interest, there's going to be blowback.
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