backlash

IPA: bˈækɫæʃ

(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
(mechanics) The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).
(mechanics) The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

Examples of "backlash" in Sentences

Well, buckle your seat belts: the backlash is here.
Because fear of that kind of backlash is the only justification for this that I can think of.
And also to explain what I think the root of the backlash is to the Rule as stated among some groups.
The backlash is hurting Cessna where it counts, the company recently laid off 4,500 workers because of the sudden drop in demand.
Flint, MI, I hunt every where in MI and love the Saginaw Bay/Port Austin Launch! hey backlash is the "Portside" still open on main street in Marquette?
The birthers may have reached and passed their peak, though, thanks to the scrutiny, the derisive laughter, and the backlash from the overkill on the part of the wingnuts in the mainstream media like Lou Dobbs.
That "backlash" is unlikely to materialise, mainly because the core Eurosceptics in the parliamentary party are well aware that the Cameroonies – and Francis Maude in particular - would welcome a showdown, with hard-liners storming out of the party.