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 countless protests and pushback, ICE agents continue to patrol the streets. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Sameer Samat, Google’s president of the Android ecosystem, said the company isn’t surprised by the recent pushback. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Details of the pushback by the New York and Connecticut AGs has been previously reported by CNN and the media industry newsletter Status. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

The arch, which would be twice as tall as the Lincoln Memorial, has faced pushback even before the president posted his latest plans on Truth Social. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Sep. 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