fight back
phrasal verb
fought back; fighting back; fights back
1
: to attack or try to defeat someone who is attacking or trying to defeat oneself
We can't just let them make these accusations against us. We need to fight back!
2
: to make a new effort against an opponent
They fell behind early in the game, but they were able to fight back and tie the score in the second half.
Examples of fight back in a Sentence
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However, the day care worker fought back, wrestling the knife from Mendoza's grip.
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Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 17 June 2024
Florida fought back to draw within 3-1 when Vladimir Tarasenko redirected a Gustav Forsling shot into the net.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
The state health officials fought back against the ban by filing a suit against the county and Placerville.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 15 June 2024
McCormack soon falls in love with the minister’s daughter, Ariel, and the two fight back against the ban, aiming to hold a senior prom at their high school.
—Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
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Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 17 June 2024
Florida fought back to draw within 3-1 when Vladimir Tarasenko redirected a Gustav Forsling shot into the net.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
The state health officials fought back against the ban by filing a suit against the county and Placerville.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 15 June 2024
McCormack soon falls in love with the minister’s daughter, Ariel, and the two fight back against the ban, aiming to hold a senior prom at their high school.
—Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
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“Fight back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20back. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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