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to bite back
[phrase form: bite]
01
onderdrukken, inhouden
to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts
Example
She had to bite back her disagreement and maintain a diplomatic stance.
It 's essential to bite back your anger in professional settings.
He managed to bite back his criticism and maintained a calm demeanor.
02
terugbijten, terugvechten
to respond with something negative or harmful when someone has treated one badly
Example
After the betrayal, she vowed to bite back in her own way.
The victim chose not to bite back but instead focused on moving forward.
She believed that kindness was the best way to bite back against hostility.
Voorbeeld
She had to bite back her disagreement and maintain a diplomatic stance.
It's essential to bite back your anger in professional settings.
He managed to bite back his criticism and maintained a calm demeanor.
It was difficult for her to bite back her frustration in the challenging situation.
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