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Backlash

Noun:

1. A strong and sudden reaction to something, often negative or hostile.

Example sentence: The government's decision to increase taxes caused a huge backlash from the citizens.

Verb:

1. To react strongly and negatively against something.

Example sentence: The controversial video received mixed reactions, with some people praising it while others backlash against it.

Noun:

2. The recoil or backward movement of a mechanical device or mechanism.

Example sentence: The gun's recoil caused a strong backlash that almost knocked him off his feet.

Noun:

3. Excessive play between two gears, resulting in inefficient power transmission.

Example sentence: The car's gears had too much backlash, causing the engine's power to be wasted.