To cause or set off a backlash.
A sudden backward motion.
A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation.
A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
A catalyst.