hit back

US /hɪt bæk/
UK /hɪt bæk/
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반격하다, 되갚다

to retaliate or respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action

:
When he was insulted, he immediately hit back with a sharp remark.
그가 모욕당했을 때, 그는 즉시 날카로운 말로 반격했다.
The team hit back with two goals in the second half.
팀은 후반전에 두 골로 반격했다.