The accord was extremely unpopular in China, and provoked an immediate backlash.

Their very empowerment may have provoked a backlash against them.

But many Panamanians say an invasion would quickly provoke a backlash.

Indeed, he has provoked a backlash in eight states, which are strengthening laws against assisted suicide.

All this could provoke a domestic backlash to the deal.

This focus on identity has provoked a backlash against girl bands by people more interested in music than politics.

Those guidelines have provoked a backlash among judges, who say they hobble justice.

The changes provoked a backlash from regular viewers, and ratings plummeted.

Some sexually oriented advertisements provoke a backlash against the product.

He said it could provoke a political backlash that would be bad for all foundations.