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

Examples of pushback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Republicans control Congress, though, so Schiff and Warren don't seem to be relying on pushback in the House, instead hoping an ethics probe might spare the bureau from DOGE's chopping block. —Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025

However for Democrats, Trump’s agenda and his flurry of executive orders through the Department of Government of Efficiency demanded pushback, claiming that veterans’ care, Medicaid programs, and the Social Security Administration are at risk. —Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025

Amid the Trump administration's pushback against DEI initiatives, companies such as , , and Target announced rollbacks of their DEI programs. —Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025

Over the past few years, Adams has implemented deep city budget cuts, including to libraries, parks and other public services, only to reverse many of them after intense pushback from Council Democrats. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pushback

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback