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 The weapon has a strong recoil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rückprall (rebound), Reaktion (reaction); Antonyms: Vorschub (advance)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rück-' (back) and 'Stoß' (push, thrust). It literally means 'back-push'.
Memory Tips
Picture a rifle firing and the 'push' (Stoß) that comes 'back' (Rück-) into your shoulder.