Fight Back (Verb)
Meaning 1
Defend oneself.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The woman fought back against the attacker with a can of pepper spray, allowing her to escape safely.
- After a series of financial setbacks, the small business fought back by aggressively marketing new products.
- She fought back her tears and delivered a powerful speech about mental health awareness.
- The underdog team fought back to tie the game in the final minutes of the quarter.
- The boxer fought back with a flurry of punches that left her opponent reeling.
Hypernyms
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.