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fighting back

VERB
defend oneself
Synonyms
WEAK
beat off bottle up check contain control curb fend off hold at bay hold back keep at bay oppose put up fight repel reply repress repulse resist restrain retaliate stave off ward off
Antonyms
WEAK
give in give up surrender yield
VERB
defend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
resist retaliate
WEAK
beat off bottle up check contain control curb fight off hold back oppose repel reply repress repulse restrain stave off ward off

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