Fight Back (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Defend oneself.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

• Fight
• Struggle

Meaning ²

Fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Fight
• Defend
• Oppose
• Fight Down

Hypernyms

• Fight
• Contend

Hyponyms

• Rebuff
• Drive Back
• Repulse
• Recalcitrate
• Resist
• Stand
• Stand Firm
• Hold Out
• Repel