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1. a process in which gases expand or travel in a direction opposite to the usual one, especially through escape of pressure or delayed combustion | 1. a process in which gases expand or travel in a direction opposite to the usual one, especially through escape of pressure or delayed combustion | ||
2. US - the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation | 2. US - the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation |
Revision as of 23:45, 10 September 2015
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma
http://www.thenation.com/article/blowback/
blow·back
ˈblōbak/
Noun
1. a process in which gases expand or travel in a direction opposite to the usual one, especially through escape of pressure or delayed combustion
2. US - the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation
In diplomatic terms, an unpredicted, negative response against a nation
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via the New America Foundation ... Chalmers ... Clemons: "feisty... a counterpoint to triumphalism... costs and consequences..."