backlash vs gush

backlash

noun
  • 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). 

verb
  • To cause or set off a backlash. 

gush

noun
  • A sudden rapid outflow. 

verb
  • To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment. 

  • To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume. 

  • To ejaculate during orgasm. 

  • To flow forth suddenly, in great volume. 

How often have the words backlash and gush occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )