Definition of 'push back'

Noun

1. the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
      Synonyms: rollback

Verb

1. cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
      Synonyms: repel drive repulse force back beat back
      Antonyms: attract pull pull in draw draw in

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