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Meaning of the word "fight back" in English

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fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to resist an attack or an opponent

Example:
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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
Synonym:
retaliateresistcounterattackdefend oneselfstrike back
2.

to make an effort to control one's emotions or physical reactions

Example:
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He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Synonym:
suppressrestrainhold backcontrolrepress
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