push back

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Noun	1.	push back - the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw rollback offence, offensive, offense - the action of attacking an enemy
Verb	1.	push back - cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders" beat back, force back, repel, repulse, drive drive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force; "drive the ball far out into the field" push, force - move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

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And if a beachhead of co-operation may push back the jungle of suspicion.

John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address by Kennedy, John F. View in context

And often the master, seized himself by the wonder of his subject, would push back the book in front of him, and with his hands clasped together over his heart, as though to still the beating, would talk of the mysteries of their religion.

Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context

And how comfortable you feel afterward as you push back your chair, light a cigar, and beam round upon everybody.

Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome, Jerome K. View in context

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