Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Alternative spelling of pushback.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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verb
To refute or argue against a position or an accusation; to express one's own view on a situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To postpone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To summarily expel asylum seekers, especially in violation of the principle of non-refoulement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: migration
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rollback
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Broader terms: offense, offence, offensive
verb
cause to move back by force or influence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: repel, drive, repulse, force back, beat back
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Broader terms: push, force
History
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