inevitable backlash
Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words
a negative reaction that is certain to happen
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- The government's radical new policy was met with an inevitable backlash from the public.
- Any attempt to dramatically change the company culture is likely to face an inevitable backlash from long-time employees.
- The sudden increase in subscription fees sparked an inevitable backlash from loyal users.
- Analysts warned that such a controversial decision would lead to an inevitable backlash from investors.
- Fearing an inevitable backlash, the celebrity quickly issued an apology for their insensitive remarks.
- The liberal reforms of the era were followed by an inevitable backlash from conservative groups.
- Despite predicting the inevitable backlash, the committee voted to approve the unpopular measure.
- The CEO's extravagant bonus, announced during a period of layoffs, provoked an inevitable backlash.
- After years of rapid gentrification, an inevitable backlash from displaced residents began to emerge.
- The scandal created an inevitable backlash, seriously damaging the politician's reputation.