Strong negative reaction, as from the public Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 20, 2022 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 20, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 20, 2022 · 9-Down · 8 letters
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an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance"
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