pushback

noun

push·back ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak

: the action of forcing an object backward

: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected

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At the same time, lawmakers are facing new pushback against a bill that would increase the number of federal judges across the country, with some Democrats reluctant to give Trump more judgeships to fill. —

Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024 During the public comment period, there was considerable pushback from patients and families. —

Judy Stone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Republicans also retook the Senate, meaning his cabinet and judicial appointments will likely face minimal pushback (control of the House remained up in the air as of midday Wednesday). —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2024 With the disease often misunderstood and widely feared, there was pushback against his early hopes of rekindling his career. —

Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pushback