fought back

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defend oneself v.
defend v.

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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fought back

But he argued that public polling is flawed and fought back against the notion that GOP voters are dejected.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates lined up with forces loyal to the government and fought back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

But we fought back today and let's see what Thursday brings.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Mr. Altman famously fought back and was reinstated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Several times he muttered Annabeth, and she fought back a sob.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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