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to bite back
[phrase form: bite]
01
to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts
Examples
He managed to bite back his criticism and maintained a calm demeanor.
It 's essential to bite back your anger in professional settings.
02
to respond with something negative or harmful when someone has treated one badly
Examples
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.
