back blast
/ˈbækˌblæst/
noun
- The dangerous burst of hot gas and debris that shoots out from the rear of a rocket or weapon when it is fired.
- A strong back-blast from the missile launcher knocked over the nearby equipment.
- The soldier warned everyone to stay clear of the back-blast before launching the rocket.
- The training video showed how to avoid injury from the back-blast of a bazooka.
- A strong negative reaction or criticism that comes back at someone, especially in politics or business.
- The politician's comment created a back-blast of angry tweets and calls for an apology.
- The CEO faced a harsh back-blast from employees after announcing the layoffs.
- The company's new policy caused a back-blast of complaints from customers.
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