Synonyms of back talk

back talk

noun

as in disrespect

disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request

his mother sent him to his room because of his constant back talk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• mouth
• sass
• sauce
• cheek
• impudence
• rudeness
• insolence
• retort
• impertinence
• nonsense
• rejoinder
• audacity
• comeback
• cuteness
• guff
• riposte
• discourtesy
• boldness
• wisecrack
• backchat
• crossness
• tactlessness
• bluffness
• brazenness
• vulgarity
• crassness
• bluntness
• coarseness
• abruptness
• brusqueness
• impoliteness
• surliness
• curtness
• crudity
• audaciousness
• gruffness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consideration
• courtesy
• diplomacy
• cordiality
• politeness
• civility
• smoothness
• respect
• gallantry
• deference
• gentility
• suavity
• graciousness
• tactfulness
• affability
• suaveness

Examples of back talk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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