fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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1.

riposter, se défendre

to resist an attack or an opponent

:
The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
Le petit pays a décidé de riposter contre l'invasion.
She learned to fight back against bullies.
Elle a appris à se défendre contre les intimidateurs.
2.

retenir, réprimer

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

:
He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
Il a essayé de retenir ses larmes en parlant.
She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Elle a dû réprimer un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.