Synonyms of blowback

blowback

noun

as in fallout

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fallout
• by-product
• side effect
• side reaction
• offshoot
• repercussion
• ripple
• spin-off
• aftershock
• denouement
• implication
• dénouement
• ramification
• echo
• afterglow
• outcome
• afterclap
• aftermath
• backwash
• result
• effect
• product
• upshot
• sequel
• precipitate
• issue
• resultant
• development
• consequence
• corollary
• outgrowth
• aftereffect
• sequence
• fate
• fruit
• child
• conclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cause
• reason
• consideration
• factor
• occasion
• basis
• base
• causation
• ground
• antecedent
• foundation
• stimulus
• determinant
• source
• incentive
• spring
• mother
• inspiration
• origin
• root
• groundwork
• impetus
• instigation

Examples of blowback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Threshold status should, in theory, afford Iran the leverage that comes with having a nuclear deterrent without the blowback. —Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024

At the time, there was blowback from many country fans on social media about her appearance, along with reports of industry leaders being displeased that such a prominent a spot in the show was given to a pop artist. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024

The White House blocked workers from striking ahead of the holidays — and faced blowback from the labor community. —Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024

And in this environment, Harris has faced relatively little blowback for playing to the moderate swing-state voters who tend to decide elections. —Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024