Strike back
verb
To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing back.
After being attacked in the media, the politician decided to strike back.
Often appears as...
- strike back at someone
- strike back in self-defense
verb
To recover from a setback or misfortune by making a strong effort to improve or succeed.
After the loss of the first game, the team managed to strike back and win the championship.
Often appears as...
- strike back after defeat
- strike back with renewed vigor
verb
To take action in order to reverse a decision, law, or system.
The community decided to strike back against the new policy.
Often appears as...
- strike back against a ruling
- strike back against laws
verb
To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing back.
After being attacked in the media, the politician decided to strike back.
Often appears as...
- strike back at someone
- strike back in self-defense
verb
To recover from a setback or misfortune by making a strong effort to improve or succeed.
After the loss of the first game, the team managed to strike back and win the championship.
Often appears as...
- strike back after defeat
- strike back with renewed vigor
verb
To take action in order to reverse a decision, law, or system.
The community decided to strike back against the new policy.
Often appears as...
- strike back against a ruling
- strike back against laws
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Defensive Action
Used when someone acts to protect themselves or their reputation against criticism or attack.
Accused of fraud, the CEO struck back with evidence of his innocence.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Response
Often implies a quick or direct response to someone else's actions against you.
When the competitor lowered prices, the company struck back by improving their product.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Language
Carries connotations of conflict and can be used in discussions about wars and battles.
The army was ready to strike back after the surprise attack.
Pro Tip 1/3Defensive Action
Used when someone acts to protect themselves or their reputation against criticism or attack.
Accused of fraud, the CEO struck back with evidence of his innocence.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Response
Often implies a quick or direct response to someone else's actions against you.
When the competitor lowered prices, the company struck back by improving their product.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Language
Carries connotations of conflict and can be used in discussions about wars and battles.
The army was ready to strike back after the surprise attack.
Pro Tip 1/3Defensive Action
Used when someone acts to protect themselves or their reputation against criticism or attack.
Accused of fraud, the CEO struck back with evidence of his innocence.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Response
Often implies a quick or direct response to someone else's actions against you.
When the competitor lowered prices, the company struck back by improving their product.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Language
Carries connotations of conflict and can be used in discussions about wars and battles.
The army was ready to strike back after the surprise attack.
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