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BLOWBACK Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word blowback. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word blowback. (close relations)
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fallout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion

• any adverse and unwanted secondary effect

backlash
nounn
noun

• a movement back from an impact

• an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

verb

• come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

consequence
nounn
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

• having important effects or influence

effect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• an outward appearance

• an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

verb

• produce

• act so as to bring into existence

impact
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the striking of one body against another

• a forceful consequence; a strong effect

• influencing strongly

• the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

verb

• press or wedge together; pack together

• have an effect upon

repercussion
nounn
noun

• a remote or indirect consequence of some action

• a movement back from an impact

result
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• something that results

• the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

verb

• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

• produce as a result or residue

• come about or follow as a consequence

backfire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

• a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine

• a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path

• a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

verb

• come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

• emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire

• set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire

Best Hypernyms For BLOWBACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for blowback, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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action blowup detonation explosion misinformation

Alternatives for FALLOUT

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