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fought back

VERB

defend oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

beat off bottle up check contain control curb fend off hold at bay hold back keep at bay oppose put up fight repel reply repress repulse resist restrain retaliate stave off ward off

Antonyms

WEAK

give in give up surrender yield

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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Rising oil prices and a sector-wide profit warning had hit the stocks initially but they quickly fought back after Iran said it has ended its strikes toward Israel.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For the second match in a row, Brazilian teenager Fonseca fought back from two sets down to win.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Milkmen fought back in various ways, putting stones atop the lids and draping cloths over them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

What the public will remember, she said, is who complied in advance and who fought back.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Jess fought back her own tears and took a deep breath.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis