backlash vs recoil

backlash and recoil both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
backlash	Yes	No	Yes	No
recoil	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, backlash and recoil are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of backlash include rebound, repercussion.

As verbs, backlash and recoil are synonyms defined as:

backlash and recoil: come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

Other synonyms of backlash include backfire.

backlash (noun)	recoil (noun)
an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence	a movement back from an impact
a movement back from an impact	the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

backlash (verb)	recoil (verb)
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect	spring back, as from a forceful thrust
	draw back, as with fear or pain
	spring back; spring away from an impact
	come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect