back talk

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Recent Examples of back talk Look at what tribal has become: In recent years, Probst encourages paranoia and back talk, frantic whisper sessions and utter confusion. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 May 2024 Don't have any back talk or anything like that. Abc News, ABC News, 26 July 2022 At least an eye roll or back talk? Dallas News, 14 July 2022 Then there's the back talk. Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2021 Her father, a Greek immigrant, didn’t tolerate back talk. Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023 Learn how to raise responsible kids; put an end to arguing, back talk and begging; avoid power struggles; and preserve loving relationships with your children. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2022 Any rebelliousness or back talk was considered witchcraft, and punished accordingly. Johnny Edwards, ajc, 17 June 2022 Watching Felton brings back talk of Duke Johnson following Hue Jackson around to meetings in 2017. Scott Patsko, cleveland, 31 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for back talk
Noun
  • The disrespect of Shedeur Sanders has reached absurd levels.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
  • My concerns have only doubled since the hearing, at which two academics from the University of Connecticut’s Puerto Rican Studies Initiative for Civic Engagement and Public Policy were treated with suspicion and sidelong disrespect by certain legislators.
    Julio Fuentes, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Consider the many maladies dedicated to specific parts of the toddler body: pink eye; strep throat; ear infection; hand, foot, and mouth disease.
    Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
  • If there's less inflammation causing problems in the mouth and digestive organs, bad breath may be reduced.10 9.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.
    Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Chia seeds can also be used to thicken sauces or as a binding agent instead of eggs for a vegan version of a favorite recipe.
    Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
  • But the standout is the skyscraper Chocolate Cake composed of Devil’s food cake and chocolate caramel ganache drizzled with caramel sauce.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Back talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20talk. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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