fight back
Britishverb
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(intr) to resist an attack
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(intr) to counterattack
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(tr) to struggle to repress
she tried to fight back her tears
noun
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an act or campaign of resistance
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a counterattack
Example Sentences
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Ismail al-Saifi, another resident of Tell, told AFP the settlers' presence in the village was not an isolated incident, and that locals had decided to fight back on Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Rucci says his history makes him perfect for the job because he is unafraid to fight back against opposition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Private-practice attorney Nick Owens and Austin Baurichter, a practicing lawyer and Karley’s husband, began drafting the ConserveOhio petition in March to fight back against local plans to build large-scale data centers across the region.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
She said players likely felt they couldn’t fight back vigorously, feeling as most new immigrants to the U.S. do, that they must behave.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
As the water pours over me, I fight back worries about being here.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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