pushback

[ poo sh-bak ]

/ ˈpʊʃˌbæk /

a mechanism that forces an object backward.

opposition or resistance to a plan.

the forcing of an enemy to withdraw.

Nearby words

When I express skepticism that the beads are doing anything, I get pushback that the kids have been healthy since wearing them.
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In fact, she finds all the pushback more than a little ridiculous.
‘All About That Bass’ Singer Meghan Trainor On Haters and Her Polarizing (and Unlikely) No. 1 Hit|Marlow Stern|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Whatever action Obama takes, he will get pushback from Republicans.
Obama Outlines His Post-Presidency|Eleanor Clift|August 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“In 2012, when it was last up for reauthorization, there was some pushback on [the Ex-Im Bank],” Katz explained.
Conservative Support for the Export-Import Bank Turned to Hate|Tim Mak|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I expected some pushback and anger from the State Department.
Damn Right I Taped Kerry’s ‘Apartheid’ Talk|Josh Rogin|May 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST