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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
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
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Example
The community united to fight back against the effects of a natural disaster.
When faced with unjust accusations, he chose to fight back and clear his name.
Victims of bullying are encouraged to stand up and fight back against their tormentors.
In the boxing ring, the champion learned how to fight back against his opponent's aggressive moves.
Despite the challenges, she decided to fight back and overcome the obstacles in her path.
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