backlash

simple noun21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.9
public backlash8.5

a strong negative reaction from the general public

political backlash8.0

a strong negative reaction in the political sphere

conservative backlash7.2

a strong negative reaction from people with conservative views

inevitable backlash6.8

a negative reaction that is certain to happen

anti-American backlash6.5

a strong negative reaction against America or its policies

trigger a backlash8.5
provoke a backlash8.4
cause a backlash8.2
face a backlash8.1

to have to deal with a backlash

create a backlash7.8
expect a backlash7.5
fear a backlash7.3
risk a backlash7.0

to do something that might result in a backlash

backlash against9.0

used to indicate the target of the backlash

backlash from8.8

used to indicate the source of the backlash