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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.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pushback1

First recorded in 1940–45; push ( def ) + back 2( def )
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And in response to Liberation Day, we saw the very beginnings of some pushback this week.

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The Department of Defense initially took down an article on its website about Robinson’s military service — and his refusal to move to the back of an Army bus — until facing furious pushback from everyone with a sense of decency.

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Republicans have advocated impeaching judges for rulings against Trump, a stance that drew a rare public pushback from Chief Justice Roberts.

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The president acknowledged that he will face pushback in the coming days from "globalists" and "special interests", but he urged Americans to trust his instincts.

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As France assesses its latest political tremors, an uneven pushback has begun.

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