BACKLASHES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Backlashes.
Backlashes - as a noun
A movement back from an impact
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebound10recoil8repercussion16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
Example: "There was a backlash of intolerance"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reaction10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Backlashes - as a verb
Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Example: "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backfire19recoil8Example Sentences
"The artist's work received both praise and backlashes from critics."
"The backlashes against the proposed changes were widespread and vocal."
Word Game Points
Is BACKLASHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backlashes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKLASHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BACKLASHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backlashes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKLASHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is BACKLASHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backlashes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKLASHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
