pushback
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6.2
- noun
- /ˈpʊʃˌbæk/
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contraataque
- The military launched a counteroffensive that forced the enemy to experience significant pushback in their advance.
And I I accept that that would be a self defence pushback.
- And I I accept that that would be a self defence pushback.
Examples
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However, when he attempted to implement this approach, he was met with a pushback of monumental force.
Blog text (20) -
In a democracy, this is a necessary prerequisite to any kind of pushback against the forces lobbying for 'security' under their own agenda.
Blog text (7) -
It was at this stage that the FTC received its first substantial judicial pushback.
Academic text (2016) -
If slow economic growth continues and statehouse fears of unsustainable employee pensions and other mounting costs continue to grow, even the short-term prospect of Washington picking up expanded Medicaid costs is not likely to prevent a strong pushback by states.
Blog text (7) -
Tel Aviv's bellicose stance against Iran's nuclear program has sparked a pushback in Israeli society against politicians' ambitions to strike Iran, with many demanding a peaceful resolution to tensions.
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After the recent policy changes, community leaders organized a strong pushback to encourage the government to reconsider.
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The protests represented a unified pushback against the proposed environmental regulations, demanding a more sustainable approach.
Synonyms
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4.3
An attack made in response to an enemy's attack to regain lost ground
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8.8
A large military attack by a defending army to push back attackers
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6.7
An action to respond to an opponent and get back an advantage
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7.5
Forcing enemy soldiers to withdraw to regain lost land
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pushback comes from the simple parts push and back, meaning a 'push' that sends something 'back'. So in war a pushback is a force or counterattack that makes the enemy retreat.