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

Trump again floated a diesel export ban, a move the White House has long considered and one that many Republicans have advocated despite pushback from energy analysts. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Jio Platforms, the company at the center of Musk's remarks, is coming up with a record IPO issue soon, but its valuation demands have met with pushback from investors who seem unconvinced of the company's positioning as a tech business. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

The most common pushback concerns the trailer’s psychedelic space-rock visuals, with many comparing the project to a Marvel movie. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

The company says the rule will not cover ordinary frustration, pushback, dark creative themes or legitimate model testing. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pushback

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