fight back

verb

1. (intr) to resist an attack

2. (intr) to counterattack

3. (tr) to struggle to repress

   she tried to fight back her tears

noun

1. an act or campaign of resistance

2. a counterattack

Example Sentences

New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come together in the 2026 Winter Games, as the torch relay set off from ancient Olympia in Greece.

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Argentina, who fought back from 21 points down to beat Scotland last weekend, crowbarred their way back into the contest though.

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For Australia to fight back and win the first Ashes Test as decisively as they did, you wonder what scars will be left on the England team.

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"Even if you do not win the fight, at least you are fighting back."

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They can also alter immune cells in ways that reduce their ability to fight back.

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Related Words

• resist 
• retaliate