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fight back

VERB
defend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
resist retaliate
WEAK
beat off bottle up check contain control curb fight off hold back oppose repel reply repress repulse restrain stave off ward off

Example Sentences

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Will Disney be the first to fight back?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The streamer noted he didn’t touch the Vulins during the interview or attempt to fight back after the confrontation started to get physical.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

New homeowners aren’t powerless, though — they just need to know how to fight back and plan for the future.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

John Higgins produced a battling display to fight back from 3-1 down to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But Reggie didn’t even fight back at all.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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