shoot back

VERB

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge argue claim defend deny explain plead resolve respond return say solve

STRONG

comeback contest counterclaim disprove dispute echo feedback parry rebut refute rejoin remark retaliate retort sass settle squelch top

WEAK

answer back back at you back-talk be in touch field the question get back at get back to give a snappy comeback talk back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree ask deny ignore leave question renounce request wonder

STRONG

allow prove

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge answer come back counter react respond retort

STRONG

echo feedback reciprocate rejoin retaliate return riposte squelch top

WEAK

RSVP be in touch field the question get back to write back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question request

VERB

retort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rebut

STRONG

counter crack rejoin repay reply requite respond retaliate return riposte sass squelch top

WEAK

answer back come back at snap back talk back

Antonyms

STRONG

ask question request take

Example Sentences

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Hurts’ odds might shoot back up should he not miss a snap.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022

Officers did not shoot back, the statement said.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2022

I don't yell or scream or shoot back rebuttals.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022

“How do I look?” he would shoot back with a grin, alluding to the accumulation of nearly sleepless nights, meals on the road and the daily onslaught of decisions that NBA coaches face.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022

“I know how brilliant I sound,” I shoot back dryly.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

shoot back

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