backlash- root words — words with the backlash- root

The root backlash- comes from English backlash, meaning sudden violent recoil. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including antibacklash. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the backlash- root

Explore words with backlash- — words containing the backlash- root and sharing its sense of "sudden violent recoil". Examples include antibacklash. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does backlash- mean?

The backlash- root means sudden violent recoil, from English backlash. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.