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stormy reaction; outcry (The search for "neutrality" and of political asylum came after a series of releases by WikiLeaks which caused an outcry from the international community as it ... Alexander Demidov); backlash (a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society • The government is facing an angry backlash from voters over the new tax. Example Bank: • They face a backlash from shareholders. • a backlash against any future reforms • a conservative backlash against the feminism of the 80s. OALD Alexander Demidov); excitement (SirReal); strong feeling (SirReal) |
