pushback

[ poo sh-bak ]

/ ˈpʊʃˌbæk /

a mechanism that forces an object backward.

opposition or resistance to a plan.

the forcing of an enemy to withdraw.

Words nearby pushback

When I express skepticism that the beads are doing anything, I get pushback that the kids have been healthy since wearing them.

Kids Eat the Darndest Things: Laundry Pods, Teething Necklaces, and More Of The Weirdest Stuff Sending Kids to the E.R. |Russell Saunders |November 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In fact, she finds all the pushback more than a little ridiculous.

‘All About That Bass’ Singer Meghan Trainor On Haters and Her Polarizing (and Unlikely) No. 1 Hit |Marlow Stern |October 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Whatever action Obama takes, he will get pushback from Republicans.

Obama Outlines His Post-Presidency |Eleanor Clift |August 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“In 2012, when it was last up for reauthorization, there was some pushback on [the Ex-Im Bank],” Katz explained.

Conservative Support for the Export-Import Bank Turned to Hate |Tim Mak |June 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

I expected some pushback and anger from the State Department.

Damn Right I Taped Kerry’s ‘Apartheid’ Talk |Josh Rogin |May 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST