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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)
reboundrecoilrepercussion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence

Example: "There was a backlash of intolerance"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reaction
Hyponyms (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)
backfirerecoil

Example Sentences

"The artist's work received both praise and backlashes from critics."
"The backlashes against the proposed changes were widespread and vocal."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKLASHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backlashes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
BACKLASHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is BACKLASHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backlashes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKLASHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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