blowback Definition
- 1the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation
- 2the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
Using blowback: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blowback" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The government's decision to invade the country had serious blowback, leading to years of conflict and instability.
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The company's new policy caused blowback from employees who felt it was unfair.
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The gun's blowback mechanism helps to cycle the weapon and eject spent cartridges.
blowback Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for blowback
Summary: blowback in Brief
The term 'blowback' [ˈbləʊbæk] refers to unintended negative consequences of a political action or situation. It can also refer to the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired. Examples include the government's decision to invade a country leading to years of conflict and instability, and a company's new policy causing blowback from employees who feel it is unfair.
