fight back

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To resist an attack or pressure : To make a forceful effort to defend oneself or to counter an opponent's actions. To struggle to suppress or overcome a feeling or reaction : To make a conscious effort to control an emotional response. Usage and Examples To resist an attack or challenge : The villagers were forced to fight back against the invaders. She decided to fight back a...