Antonyms for push back

Grammar : Verb

Spell : poo sh-bak

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʊʃˌbæk

Definition of push back

As in rebuff : verb turn away; give the cold shoulder
As in repel : verb push away; repulse
As in repulse : verb push away
As in dismiss : verb send away, remove; free

Example sentences :

Our next best bet is to get around in front of him and push back.
Extract from : « Spacehounds of IPC » by Edward Elmer Smith

I had to push back the bedstead and use the tongs before I could reach it.
Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees

The men began, one by one, to push back the benches and go out.
Extract from : « Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp » by Annie Roe Carr

It took more than a year and 20,000 men to push back the British into Canada.
Extract from : « The Mentor: The War of 1812 » by Albert Bushnell Hart

She tried to push back her chair to escape, but she was like a person paralyzed.
Extract from : « The Squirrel-Cage » by Dorothy Canfield

"Could be," Dave grunted, and started to push back his chair.
Extract from : « Dave Dawson with the Commandos » by R. Sidney Bowen

Pausing only to push back his companion, he steadied his aim, and fired.
Extract from : « Hildebrand » by Anonymous

"God forbid we should be late for supper," said Anselm, and they began to push back.
Extract from : « The Serf » by Guy Thorne

Instantly she heard Miss Barbara start and push back her chair.
Extract from : « Mrs. Cliff's Yacht » by Frank R. Stockton

There was the stone to push back, as well as the panel to shut.
Extract from : « The Honour of the Clintons » by Archibald Marshall

Synonyms for push back

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