This is the 3566th most frequent Korean word.
반발이
"반발이" means "resistance" or "opposition."
반발이 means 'backlash' in this sentence, referring to a strong negative reaction from people.
그의 제안은 많은 반발을 일으켰다.
His proposal caused a lot of backlash.
반발이 refers to 'opposition' in this case, highlighting the disapproval or resistance to a policy.
새로운 정책에 대한 시민들의 반발이 점점 커지고 있다.
The citizens' opposition to the new policy is growing.
반발이 here is used to denote a reaction or pushback, emphasizing dealing with it calmly.