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answered back

UK
/ˈɑːnsəd bæk/
US
/ˈæn.sɚd bæk/
answer backverb

answered back

Past Simple

answered back
Past Simple
answered back
Past Participle
answering back
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑːnsə bæk/
US
/ˈæn.sɚ bæk/
Translations
rétorquerQuand on répond avec insolence ou impertinence, surtout à une personne en position d'autorité.
The student was reprimanded for answering back to the teacher during class.
L’élève a été réprimandé pour avoir rétorqué au professeur pendant le cours.
Definitions
To respond rudely or disrespectfully to someone in authority.
The student was reprimanded for answering back to the teacher during class.
Synonyms
retort
respond
reply
rejoin
counter
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