risk a backlash

Examples (10)

• The government risks a public backlash if it raises taxes now.
• The company knew they risked a backlash from loyal customers by changing the formula.
• The celebrity will risk a backlash if she speaks out on the sensitive political issue.
• They would risk a severe backlash if they implemented the proposed surveillance measures.
• Risking a backlash from critics, the director released his film without any edits.
• The politician was unwilling to risk a backlash from his conservative voter base.
• By increasing prices so sharply, the company risks a backlash that could damage its brand reputation.
• The social media platform risked a backlash when it updated its privacy policy without consulting users.
• The university administration is risking a backlash from both students and faculty with these curriculum changes.
• Any leader who ignores public opinion risks a backlash eventually.