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answer back





VERB
back talk
Synonyms
VERB
mouth off
Synonyms




VERB
sass
Synonyms


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

"No one gave us an answer back about what we had reported and conveyed."

From BBC • Jan. 14, 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

Half of him wanted to answer back, but he bit his tongue.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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