pushback

American  

[poosh-bak] / ˈpʊʃˌbæk /

noun

1. a mechanism that forces an object backward.

2. opposition or resistance to a plan, action, statement, etc..

   The regulations got some pushback from farmers.

3. the forcing of an enemy to withdraw.

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Etymology

Origin of pushback

First recorded in 1940–45; push ( def. ) + back ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

This pushback and negativity isn’t uncommon in the technology lifecycle, however.

From MarketWatch

“We’re in a period of general inflation and rate rise, and that’s just attracting a lot of attention and getting a lot of pushback by regulators that are intent on keeping energy costs low,” said Jim McMahon, head of the energy practice at Charles River Associates, a consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other California municipalities using drones to combat illegal fireworks have faced pushback.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sometimes there is pushback from neighbors when affordable housing is proposed.

From Los Angeles Times

You will hear pushback that these things are ridiculously expensive — $800,000 a unit to build.

From Los Angeles Times