bite back

US /baɪt bæk/
UK /baɪt bæk/
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1.

يرد, ينتقم

to react to something negative or harmful by attacking or criticizing in return

:
She wanted to bite back at his rude comments but held her tongue.
أرادت أن ترد على تعليقاته الوقحة لكنها كتمت غيظها.
The company's strong response helped them bite back against the negative publicity.
ساعدهم رد الشركة القوي على الرد على الدعاية السلبية.
2.

يكبح, يتحكم في

to suppress or hold back a strong emotion, especially tears or anger

:
She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
كان عليها أن تكبح دموعها خلال الوداع العاطفي.
He managed to bite back his anger and remain calm.
تمكن من كبح غضبه والبقاء هادئًا.