Answer: backlash

AnswerCrossword Clue
BACKLASHPolitical repercussions
BACKLASHVoter reaction of sorts
BACKLASHRecoil
BACKLASHSharp reaction
BACKLASHViolent reaction
BACKLASHSharp recoil.
BACKLASHRecoil.
BACKLASHStrong reaction
BACKLASHQuick, sharp recoil
BACKLASHUnexpected result
BACKLASHNegative repercussions
backlashDegree of play between parts of a mechanism
backlashto cause a reaction
backlashA strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, esp. to a social or political development
backlashRecoil arising between parts of a mechanism