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VocabJLPT N2

opposition

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. opposition
2. rebellion
3. rebounding
4. rally (e.g. in stock prices)

This noun and する-verb describes resistance, opposition, or a rebound. It can refer to physical repulsion, psychological pushback against an idea or authority, or a market rebound in financial contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Pushing back over what's for dinner — grow up!

Sentence 2

Why do managers treat pushback from their team as a threat?

Sentence 3

If you're going to fight it so hard, then come up with an alternative!

Sentence 4

That attitude is just going to rub everyone around you the wrong way!

Sentence 5

If you just push back against every opposing view, you'll lose people's trust.