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to fight back
[phrase form: fight]
01
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
Examples
Despite the challenges, she decided to fight back and overcome the obstacles in her path.
02
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
Examples
Despite the heartbreaking news, she tried to fight back tears in front of others.
