forcingback
nounUK /ˈfɔːsɪŋ bæk/
US /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ bæk/
The act of pushing something or someone back to where it came from.
The forcing back of the crowd kept everyone safe behind the fence.
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2. In sports, the act of pushing an opponent backward to gain ground.
The team's forcing back of the other side won them the match.
3. The act of making someone return something they took.
The forcing back of the stolen goods happened after the police arrived.
4. A strong effort to stop something from spreading.
Firefighters worked on the forcing back of the flames all night.
5. The act of refusing to accept an idea and pushing it away.
Her forcing back of the bad suggestion kept the group on track.