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

Sable’s proposal has generated intense pushback, particularly because it seeks to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing one of biggest oil spills in state history.

From Los Angeles Times

Burlington said then that it would likely raise prices after it tested increases on some items and encountered little pushback.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tech companies have already been working on these kinds of deals, after the pushback against data centers escalated to the point where many projects were being blocked.

From Barron's

In the wake of the logo controversy, the company suspended those remodeling plans after pushback from customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

To see how she handled pushback, I tested her.

From BBC