blowback

British  

/ ˈbləʊˌbæk /

noun

1. the escape to the rear of gases formed during the firing of a weapon or in a boiler, internal-combustion engine, etc

2. the action of a light automatic weapon in which the expanding gases of the propellant force back the bolt, thus reloading the weapon

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Example Sentences

Last year, however, Southwest announced sweeping changes in the way it does business, including the end of its hallmark open-seating policy and no fees for checked luggage, despite blowback from customers.

From MarketWatch

Still, Chinese parents who work with surrogates sometimes face blowback.

From The Wall Street Journal

It switched to an opt-in system several days later, after blowback from major entertainment companies and unions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stokes said he understood the blowback, but defended the move with England instead scheduling extra training sessions in Brisbane.

From Barron's

The blowback from representatives in Washington has been intense.

From Salon