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Definitions

answer back





VERB
back talk
Synonyms
VERB
mouth off
Synonyms




VERB
sass
Synonyms


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Sometimes I answer back, even though I don’t think it cares too much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

After Melvin threw Neeson’s answer back at him, the actor suggested the morning news personality was stirring the pot, moving his arms in a circle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Chief executives wanting to talk and embody values may find it difficult to answer back.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

By the time he asks, “Can I get a Chaka Khan?” it’s impossible not to answer back.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Naturally, we were expected to cheer or answer back or do something.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith




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