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

Maria Angeles Canete fought back tears as she looked around the desolation that used to be her campsite near Navaluenga.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

When freedom was snatched away, Elizabeth Turner’s mother fought back, and changed the Constitution.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2026

England cruised to a 19-3 lead at half-time before Argentina, who wore replicas of the football team's 1986 World Cup kit, fought back in the second half.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Had you not fought back against the insurer’s original estimate, you would have been left holding the bag for the lion’s share of the costs.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

I fought back the panic that rose in my throat and tested the strength of each board that ran from the top down the sides.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson