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British pronunciation/bˈaɪt bˈak/
American pronunciation/bˈaɪt bˈæk/
to bite back
[phrase form: bite]
01

to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts

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to respond with something negative or harmful when someone has treated one badly

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The spokesperson had to bite back comments that could be misconstrued.
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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