pushback
[poo sh-bak]
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noun
a mechanism that forces an object backward.
opposition or resistance to a plan.
the forcing of an enemy to withdraw.
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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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November 14, 2014
In fact, she finds all the pushback more than a little ridiculous.
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October 7, 2014
Naturally, McCord starts getting some pushback when she starts Leaning In in the White House.
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September 21, 2014
Whatever action Obama takes, he will get pushback from Republicans.
“In 2012, when it was last up for reauthorization, there was some pushback on [the Ex-Im Bank],” Katz explained.