pushback
noun
push·back
ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak 
1
: the action of forcing an object backward
2
: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected
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Chipotle’s pushback on portion sizes comes as the inflation economy continues to hit fast food giants hard.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 31 May 2024
Body positivity began as a pushback to toxic diet culture but, like other movements, has become complicated over time.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 31 May 2024
Body positivity began as a pushback to toxic diet culture but, like other movements, has become complicated over time.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for pushback
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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