Writers deploy the term "backlash" in varied ways, from describing tangible physical forces to symbolizing metaphorical resistance. In certain passages, it denotes the literal reactive force of an event—such as the shockwave following an explosion or the turbulent push of waves ([1], [2], [3], [4])—while in other contexts it conveys the figurative reaction against change, injustice, or manipulation, highlighting feelings of bitterness, resentment, and the upheaval of established systems ([5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]). Additionally, the word is used in technical descriptions to refer to mechanical play or misalignment within devices ([11], [12], [13], [14]), illustrating its adaptability to both physical and abstract narrations.