BACKLASH definition: 1. a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or…. Learn more.

BACKLASH definition: a sudden, forceful backward movement; recoil. See examples of backlash used in a sentence.

Backlash is loss of motion between the input and output of a mechanical system, such as that caused by looseness or bending. Because the rolling elements are under constant preload, the roller drive is not …

Definition of backlash noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. a sudden, forceful backward movement; recoil. 2. a strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change: a backlash by voters. 3. b. play or lost motion between loosely fitting machine parts. …

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026 back•lash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n. [countable] Sociology a strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change: a backlash …

Backlash refers to a sudden or violent reaction against a change or reform. It can occur in social, political, or personal contexts where people respond strongly to actions or decisions they find …