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push back

1.	(noun) the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
	Synonyms: rollback
	Related Words: offence, offense, offensive

2.	(verb) cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"
	Synonyms: beat back, drive, force back, repel, repulse
	Related Words: force, push