backwash

The word “backwash” has 2 syllables: back-wash

It's pronounced as /bækˈwɒʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for backwash?

In the thesaurus, “backwash” has 38 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backwash along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backwash

afterclap
aftereffect
afterglow
aftermath
aftershock
blowback
by-product
child
conclusion
consequence
corollary
denouement
development
echo
effect
fallout
fate
fruit
implication
issue
matter of course
offshoot
outcome
outgrowth
precipitate
product
ramification
repercussion
result
resultant
ripple
sequel
sequence
side effect
side reaction
spin-off
upshot
wake

Antonyms for backwash

antecedent
base
basis
causation
cause
consideration
determinant
factor
foundation
ground
groundwork
impetus
incentive
inspiration
instigation
mother
occasion
origin
reason
root
source
spring
stimulus

Meanings of backwash

noun
1. The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
2. The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
3. The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
4. The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
verb
1. To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
2. To affect with backwash.
3. To clean the oil from wool after combing.

Example Sentences

After the storm, the beach was littered with backwash from the waves.
The boat left a trail of backwash as it sped away from the dock.
Environmentalists are concerned about the backwash of pollutants into rivers and oceans.
The machine's filter prevented any backwash of dirt into the clean water supply.
The team had to clean up the backwash of their failed project, which affected other departments.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backwash, such as: afterclap, aftereffect, afterglow, aftermath, aftershock, antecedent, base.

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