der Rückstoß
Translation
recoil, kickback, backlash, repulsion
Examples
Die Waffe hat einen starken Rückstoß.
The weapon has a strong recoil.
Der politische Rückstoß war heftig.
The political backlash was fierce.
Grammar Patterns
to have a ((strong/weak)) recoil Die Waffe hat einen starken Rückstoß.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rückprall (rebound), Reaktion (reaction); Antonyms: Vorschub (advance)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rück-' (back) and 'Stoß' (push, thrust). Literally means 'back-push'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cannon firing and being pushed 'back' (Rück-) by the force of the 'push' (Stoß).