backdraft
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈbækdræft/
- Literature
- After the controversial decision, the committee faced an unexpected backdraft from the public.
Examples
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The new tax law caused a significant backdraft from business owners across the city.
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Implementing the policy without consultation led to a political backdraft that surprised the officials.
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There was a strong backdraft after the announcement.
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The new policy faced a severe backdraft from the community.
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The new tax law caused a significant backdraft from business owners across the city.
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After the controversial decision, the committee faced an unexpected backdraft from the public.
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Implementing the policy without consultation led to a political backdraft that surprised the officials.
Synonyms
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5.8
Strong opposition to social or political change that defends older ideas
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5.9
A negative reaction from people to a plan or change
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6.8
A strong negative reaction from people after an action or decision
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6.2
An action or plan that produces an unwanted result often making things worse
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4.2
A strong negative reaction from many people after a decision or action
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8.1
A very strong angry reaction by many people against someone or something
Antonyms
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Etymology
Backdraft is also used for a strong negative reaction to an action or decision, keeping the image of back plus draft (a 'current of air') in mind. So a political or social backdraft is like a powerful 'backlash' that comes back and harms those who caused the action.