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to fight back
[phrase form: fight]
01
riposter, se défendre
to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty
Intransitive: to fight back | to fight back against sb/sth
Exemples
Despite the challenges, she decided to fight back and overcome the obstacles in her path.
Malgré les défis, elle a décidé de riposter et de surmonter les obstacles sur son chemin.
When faced with unjust accusations, he chose to fight back and clear his name.
Face à des accusations injustes, il a choisi de riposter et de blanchir son nom.
02
se retenir, réprimer
to make a conscious effort to suppress or control one's emotions, especially in challenging or emotional situations
Transitive: to fight back one's emotions
Exemples
Despite the heartbreaking news, she tried to fight back tears in front of others.
Malgré la nouvelle déchirante, elle a essayé de retenir ses larmes devant les autres.
He had to fight back his anger and frustration during the difficult conversation.
Il a dû réprimer sa colère et sa frustration pendant la conversation difficile.
