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Pronunciation / Transliteration: banbal
"그 정책은 시민들로부터 거센 반발을 불러일으켰다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.
"The controversial new tax policy triggered an immediate backlash from small business owners." - 2
The recoil or sudden jerking movement in mechanical parts resulting from looseness or clearance between gears.
"Regular maintenance is required to minimize the backlash in the steering mechanism."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the mechanical sense of 'backlash' (the play or loose movement between interacting parts of gears), recorded in the early 19th century. By the mid-20th century, the term evolved metaphorically to describe a strong, negative, and often sudden public reaction against a trend, movement, or political development.
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réaction
Transliteration: ʁe.ak.sjɔ̃
"Cette loi a provoqué une vive réaction du public."
Gegenreaktion
Transliteration: ˈɡeːɡn̩ʁiˌaktsi̯oːn
"Die neuen Vorschriften lösten eine heftige Gegenreaktion aus."
reazione
Transliteration: reatˈtsjone
"La decisione ha causato una forte reazione negativa."
reacción adversa
Transliteration: re.akˈsjon aðˈbeɾ.sa
"La medida gubernamental generó una reacción adversa generalizada."
reação
Transliteration: ʁeaˈsɐ̃w
"Houve uma forte reação popular contra a nova lei."
प्रतिक्रिया
Transliteration: pratikriya
Script: नकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया
"नई नीति के खिलाफ जनता की कड़ी प्रतिक्रिया देखने को मिली।"
强烈反对
Transliteration: qiángliè fǎnduì
"这项新政策引发了民众的强烈反对。"
반발
Transliteration: banbal
"그 정책은 시민들로부터 거센 반발을 불러일으켰다."
反発
Transliteration: hanpatsu
"新しい規制に対して強い反発が起きた。"
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