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

Exports drawing pushback Exports remain the bright spot in an otherwise cooling economy, as the global AI buildout helps offset the headwinds from Middle East conflict. — Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 July 2026

New York’s data center moratorium, announced Tuesday, signals growing mainstream political pushback to unchecked AI growth in the US. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises. — Lia Russell july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Of course, this brave new cyberlibrary drew pushback, as critics worried that cell phone novels would spell the end of Japanese literature. — Literary Hub, 13 July 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