pushback

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a mechanism that forces an object backward.
opposition or resistance to a plan, action, statement, etc.:
The regulations got some pushback from farmers.
the forcing of an enemy to withdraw.

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

When I express skepticism that the beads are doing anything, I get pushback that the kids have been healthy since wearing them.

In fact, she finds all the pushback more than a little ridiculous.

Naturally, McCord starts getting some pushback when she starts Leaning In in the White House.

Whatever action Obama takes, he will get pushback from Republicans.

Local pushback against ISIS domination in these areas to bring a power sharing arrangement, seems ever more remote.

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