Synonyms for push back
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : poo sh-bak |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʊʃˌbæk |
Top 10 synonyms for push back Other synonyms for the word push back
- abolish
- banish
- beat back
- beat off
- boot
- brush off
- buck
- bundle
- cast aside
- cast off
- cast out
- chase
- check
- chuck
- clear
- cool
- cross
- cut
- decline
- defeat
- deport
- detach
- disallow
- discard
- discourage
- disown
- dispatch
- dispense with
- disperse
- dispose of
- dispute
- divorce
- do without
- drive back
- drive out
- duel
- eject
- expel
- fend off
- fight
- fight off
- force back
- force off
- force out
- give cold shoulder to
- have done with
- heave-ho
- hold back
- hold off
- ignore
- keep at a distance
- keep at arm's length
- keep at bay
- keep off
- kick
- kick in the teeth
- kick out
- knock down
- lash out at
- let go
- let out
- lock out
- neglect
- nix
- not hear of
- oppose
- outlaw
- overthrow
- parry
- pass up
- push aside
- push back
- put down
- put in one's place
- put off
- put to flight
- rebuff
- rebuke
- rebut
- refuse
- reject
- release
- relegate
- relinquish
- repel
- reprove
- repudiate
- repulse
- resist
- rid
- send away
- send off
- send packing
- set back
- shed
- show out
- slight
- slough off
- snub
- spurn
- stand up against
- stave off
- supersede
- sweep away
- tell off
- throw back
- traverse
- turn down
- turn out
- ward off
- withstand
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for push back
- accept
- acknowledge
- admit
- agree
- aid
- allow
- appoint
- approve
- assist
- attract
- compliment
- draw
- employ
- enchant
- engage
- go along
- grant
- help
- hire
- hold
- hug
- include
- increase
- keep
- legalize
- maintain
- note
- OK
- pay attention
- permit
- please
- praise
- preserve
- promote
- regard
- retain
- sanction
- secure
- soothe
- support
- take in
- welcome
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