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

Despite the pushback against the Rooney Rule, which has been expanded to apply to general manager and coordinator positions as well as head coach roles, pro-diversity groups say its impact has been limited.

From Barron's

The explicit content feature, internally dubbed "Citron mode," had drawn pushback from both staff and investors, the FT reported.

From Barron's

However, her recent writing signals a new pushback.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also noted that political pushback on data center activity, substantial intervention in wholesale power markets, changes in the nuclear policy backdrop, or a decline in customer appetite for contracts with existing power plants are all risks to the bullish thesis.

From Barron's

They also noted that political pushback on data center activity, substantial intervention in wholesale power markets, changes in the nuclear policy backdrop, or a decline in customer appetite for contracts with existing power plants are all risks to the bullish thesis.

From Barron's