A sudden strong reaction or resistance from a front-facing or forward-moving force; the opposite of backlash.
From 'front' (forward-facing direction) + 'lash' (sudden sharp movement). This is a neologism or rare technical term in mechanics or social dynamics.
While 'backlash' is a common word, 'frontlash' rarely appears because most people think about resistance coming from behind; the term highlights how English vocabulary reflects our psychological tendency to focus on threats from the rear.
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