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

Despite broad enthusiasm for the innovative casting, Danish acknowledges some pushback, especially from traditionalists protective of Bernstein’s legacy. —Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Debunked Trump’s comments about citizens over the age of 100 still receiving Social Security drew immediate pushback. —Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025

Schumer received heavy pushback from Democrats in the House, including fellow New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025

Zoom in: One of the biggest regions for this pushback is Denmark, where Trump's talk of taking over its semi-autonomous territory Greenland has provoked anger. —Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 13 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