pushback

[poosh-bak]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pushback¹

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

Example Sentences

There are concerns from some advocacy groups that there is a wider pushback against LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment.

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Its population is shrinking, young people are avoiding factory jobs, and pushback against Chinese exports has intensified in many countries.

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Other states have since followed suit with their own particular restrictions, albeit with varying levels of pushback: As I wrote back in May, Texas’ attempt to ban hemp goods with any amount of THC earned massive backlash from liberals and conservatives alike, leading its governor to veto the relevant legislation.

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Every rattle is a pushback against the stigma of disability.

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It addressed the concerns point by point on its earnings call last night, highlighted by Huang’s bubble pushback.

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