1. people who react strongly and negatively against a social or political development
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The backlashers organized protests against the new policy.
• Political backlashers voiced their opposition at the town hall meeting.
• Social media backlashers criticized the company’s decision.
• The backlashers formed a coalition to reverse the changes.
• Many backlashers felt their concerns were being ignored.
• The movement faced fierce resistance from conservative backlashers.