What is 'backlash'? What is a backlash? Common English words, explained clearly. #learnenglish

What does the word 'backlash' mean? Here is an interesting word that is used a lot these days, especially when we are describing a reaction to something that causes anger or disagreement. The word is ‘backlash’. As a noun, this particular phrase relates to a strong reaction to some sort of social or political change. A certain thing that has or will be changed in some way that causes strong disagreement might create backlash. A government plan to make changes to a social rule or law might cause a backlash, if it is seen as unfair or illegal. The reaction is the backlash. A government backlash or a political backlash occurs. A negative reaction can also come from the general population in the form of demonstrations or public protests. The word ‘backlash’ can also name the action of a sudden, forceful, backward movement. It can also be described as a ‘recoil’. A reactionary backlash can be described as resistance, retaliation, repercussion, or response. To push back against the new law or a change of policy is a backlash. The reaction is normally a strong one, involving many people. The reaction to something said or done might also be described as a backlash, especially on social media, where open and frank exchanges often happen. A famous person might make a comment or express an opinion on a social platform, which creates a backlash from other users with an opposite point of view. (About Mr Duncan) Mr Duncan has been teaching English for free on YouTube for over 19 years. Have fun learning English as a second language. Captions are available. #englishaddictwithmrduncan #mrduncanenglish #duncanenglish #misterduncan #mrduncantheenglishaddict #learnenglish #englishlessons #duncanenglishteacher Duncan's Playlists... MR DUNCAN EXPLAINS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DbYzig2kYGtx_UtqsD7EYAc Beginner English lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DYpgoG7UIkb0UAHegp6niLK Learn English Fast - short lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist list=PLbvnlSJNf_DZQy48_75zaAnH790_HJGZ3 Misterduncan's PLAYLISTS ... Full English - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DYX8jVA_kcIpQuRBXcf2XIZ Lessons 1 to 91- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF467B6C12B713A03 Donate - http://www.paypal.me/misterduncan English Topic - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DaUGBc2dP0bSbgCtpkiCnT7 WORD STOP - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8AC561C1AE953017 May days - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DaKQi3YG30D_NyX881Wsiln Dunctober - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DY7Olv13JrMwgdKsJ0Xwohq December drop in - https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLbvnlSJNf_DY7bb_xeLDzKPEJLzN4Z3io Xmas lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DYGEKPZ5Q1_CVxLbsH4tjVv LIVE STREAMS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DbVirS_OcCiaeYxv8nUU6Ta My life in China and England - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL44BC10EEFAC0AF40 Other English lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8B3F18AC104C9F46