Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

answer back





VERB
back talk
Synonyms
VERB
mouth off
Synonyms




VERB
sass
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Sometimes I answer back, even though I don’t think it cares too much.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

Plenty would think this unfair on the civil service, which has often found itself a scapegoat for failings of politicians but cannot publicly answer back.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024

By the time he asks, “Can I get a Chaka Khan?” it’s impossible not to answer back.

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

“But in an elimination game, to not only score the first goal, but to answer back 21 seconds after they scored, you’re so proud,” Cooper added.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2022

Back home, was the answer, back to my life.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training