Fight back
verb
To defend oneself by fighting or resisting.
When he was cornered by the bullies, he decided to fight back.
Often appears as...
- fight back tears
- fight back the urge
verb
To try to control an emotion or stop it from being shown.
She was trying to fight back tears as she received the award.
Often appears as...
- fight back tears
- fight back a smile
verb
To make a great effort to recover from a difficult situation.
After going bankrupt, he is now fighting back by setting up a new business.
Often appears as...
- fight back from bankruptcy
- fight back from defeat
verb
To defend oneself by fighting or resisting.
When he was cornered by the bullies, he decided to fight back.
Often appears as...
- fight back tears
- fight back the urge
verb
To try to control an emotion or stop it from being shown.
She was trying to fight back tears as she received the award.
Often appears as...
- fight back tears
- fight back a smile
verb
To make a great effort to recover from a difficult situation.
After going bankrupt, he is now fighting back by setting up a new business.
Often appears as...
- fight back from bankruptcy
- fight back from defeat
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Defense
Used when someone actively resists physical attack or pressure.
He learned martial arts to fight back if attacked.
Pro Tip 2/3Standing Ground
Suggests not retreating or showing weakness in the face of adversity.
Despite the threats, the community fought back to protect their homes.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Resistance
Implies a surprising or strong opposition to what was thought to be a weaker party.
Outnumbered, the troops fought back with unexpected ferocity.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Defense
Used when someone actively resists physical attack or pressure.
He learned martial arts to fight back if attacked.
Pro Tip 2/3Standing Ground
Suggests not retreating or showing weakness in the face of adversity.
Despite the threats, the community fought back to protect their homes.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Resistance
Implies a surprising or strong opposition to what was thought to be a weaker party.
Outnumbered, the troops fought back with unexpected ferocity.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Defense
Used when someone actively resists physical attack or pressure.
He learned martial arts to fight back if attacked.
Pro Tip 2/3Standing Ground
Suggests not retreating or showing weakness in the face of adversity.
Despite the threats, the community fought back to protect their homes.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Resistance
Implies a surprising or strong opposition to what was thought to be a weaker party.
Outnumbered, the troops fought back with unexpected ferocity.
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