Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase 'a backlash to' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a strong or intense reaction against something, usually a social or political movement. For example: The current president is facing a backlash to his immigration policies.
Exact(58)
The Occupy movement was a backlash to the financial crisis.
"The judge had to control a backlash to an out-of-control prosecution," he said.
Perhaps in a backlash to designer sauces, good old bolognese seems to be making a comeback.
Expect a backlash to the decision to trim generous pension tax relief for the affluent.
But the general's appearance — and a backlash to the MoveOn advertisement — helped stabilize Republicans.
From there, a backlash to the backlash started to take hold.
"It's a backlash to what was sexy, what was distressed or dirty or grungy.
Some view the new tensions as a backlash to the monument.
Disney can take some comfort in a backlash to the backlash.
They've endured it personally, and they benefited from a backlash to them in the '90s.
Some of that interest "may be a backlash" to the high-tech movement, she added.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com