bite back

US /baɪt bæk/
UK /baɪt bæk/
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1.

membalas, menyerang balik

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.
Dia ingin membalas komentar kasarnya tetapi menahan lidahnya.
The company's strong response helped them bite back against the negative publicity.
Respons kuat perusahaan membantu mereka membalas publisitas negatif.
2.

menahan, menekan

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

:
She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Dia harus menahan air matanya selama perpisahan yang emosional.
He managed to bite back his anger and remain calm.
Dia berhasil menahan amarahnya dan tetap tenang.