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Pushback
When people resist or challenge a suggestion
Literal Meaning
The act of applying force to move something away from oneself or to push in a backward direction.
Actual Meaning
Resistance or objection to an idea or proposal
Examples in Context

Report: 'We got pushback from legal.' (Translation: Legal had objections)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Expect it on big changes
  • 2Address concerns directly
  • 3May indicate valid issues
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
resistance
objection
dissent
counterargument
defiance
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