blowback
/ˈbloʊˌbæk/
noun
- Unintended negative consequences or criticism resulting from an action or decision.
- There was significant political blowback when the law was passed.
- The celebrity received blowback for her controversial comments online.
- The company faced major blowback from customers after raising prices.
- The escape of gas or pressure backward through a system, especially in a firearm or engine.
- Blowback in the pipeline caused a small leak that needed repair.
- A mechanic checked the engine for blowback from the exhaust system.
- The gun's design prevents blowback from harming the shooter.
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