Pushback (noun)

  1. Opposition or resistance to something, especially a proposal or policy.
  2. A reaction or response to something perceived as negative or unwanted.
  3. A form of protest or resistance against an authority or decision.

Origin:

The term "pushback" is a combination of the words "push" and "back" which refers to the act of pushing or resisting something.

Examples:

  1. The new proposal faced pushback from the employees.
  2. The proposed change in policy was met with pushback from the community.
  3. The company received pushback from customers over their new pricing structure.
  4. There was significant pushback against the proposed tax hike.
  5. The decision was met with pushback from the board members.
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