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to bite back
[phrase form: bite]
01
to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts
02
to respond with something negative or harmful when someone has treated one badly
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.
It was difficult for her to bite back her frustration in the challenging situation.
After the betrayal, she vowed to bite back in her own way.
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