blowback

Noun

Meaning

the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

backfire huff result development effect product issue child fruit reaction consequence conclusion outcome bearing aftermath
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Antonyms

foundation source beginning cause start base
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Hypernyms

explosion detonation blowup misinformation

Hyponyms

backblast back-blast

Related terms

blow forward

Phrases with the word

karmic blowback

Examples

Democrats wary of blowback from angry Bernie Bros, which often turns 'sexist, racist and vile' Source: Internet

As the blowback unfolded, Trump said Friday he was being sarcastic the day before. Source: Internet

I get it, but think of the blowback if the populace is suffering. Source: Internet

But after three weeks of the impeachment trial and with Trump’s firm grip over the party, there was little blowback from his colleagues on Tuesday. Source: Internet

But Trump has also acknowledge that the blowback to removing the doctor would be fierce. Source: Internet

Chris believes he is better than everyone else and should be able to say whatever he wants with zero blowback – something which he clearly doesn’t believe President Trump is entitled to. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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