fight back

/faɪt bæk/

/faɪt bæk/

Other forms: fought back; fighting back; fights back

Definitions of fight back

1. verb

   defend oneself
   type of:

   contend, fight, struggle

   be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
2. verb

   fight against or resist strongly
   synonyms: defend, fight, fight down, oppose

   types:

   recalcitrate

   show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient

   fend, resist, stand

   withstand the force of something

   hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand

   stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

   drive back, fight off, rebuff, repel, repulse

   force or drive back

   stand out

   be stubborn in resolution or resistance

   stand up

   refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

   outbrave

   resist bravely

   hold off

   resist and fight to a standoff

   remain firm, stand

   hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

   defy, hold, hold up, withstand

   resist or confront with resistance

   type of:

   contend, fight, struggle

   be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight