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fight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
1.
to resist an attack or an opponent
:
•
The small country decided to
fight back
against the invasion.
•
She learned to
fight back
against bullies.
:
retaliate
resist
counterattack
defend oneself
strike back
2.
to make an effort to control one's emotions or physical reactions
:
•
He tried to
fight back
the tears as he spoke.
•
She had to
fight back
a laugh during the serious meeting.
:
suppress
restrain
hold back
control
repress
:
fight
fighting
fight out
fight off
cage fighting
fight shy of
back