Pushed back, gave another performance? (7)

I believe the answer is:

reacted

This clue is a double definition.

'pushed back' is the first definition.
(react can mean to push back or respond)

'gave another performance?' is the second definition.
(acted for a second time)

(Other definitions for reacted that I've seen before include "Responded to a stimulus" , "Showed a response" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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