cause a backlash

Frequency: 8.216.1 per million words

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  • The government's new tax policy is likely to cause a backlash among voters.
  • The sudden announcement of budget cuts caused a severe backlash from public sector unions.
  • Changing the beloved product formula will inevitably cause a backlash from loyal customers.
  • The company is afraid of causing a backlash by raising prices too quickly.
  • The celebrity's insensitive comments caused an immediate backlash on social media.
  • If the university alters its historic crest, it could cause a backlash from alumni.
  • The unpopular decision had caused such a backlash that the CEO was forced to resign.
  • Any attempt to censor the internet will surely cause a massive backlash from users worldwide.
  • They didn't realize that their new policy would cause a backlash of this magnitude.
  • The manager's decision to cancel the holiday bonus was sure to cause a backlash among employees.