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push back

noun (n)

the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw(noun.act)

Synonym:
rollback

source: wordnet30

verb (v)

cause to move back by force or influence(verb.contact)

Example:
Push back the urge to smoke.

Synonym:
beat back, drive, force back, repel, repulse
Antonym:
attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in

source: wordnet30

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