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argued back

UK
/ˈɑːɡjuːd bæk/
US
/ˈɑrɡjud bæk/

Translations

argue backverb

argued back

Past Simple

argued back
Past Simple
argued back
Past Participle
arguing back
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑːɡjuː bæk/
US
/ˈɑrɡjuː bæk/
rétorquerRépondre sur un ton contestataire ou défensif, souvent dans une dispute.
When the teacher criticized his work, he couldn't help but argue back.
Quand le professeur a critiqué son travail, il n'a pas pu s'empêcher de rétorquer.
Additional translations
répliquerPlus général ; souvent avec une nuance de défense ou d'opposition.
Synonyms
respond
rebut
reply
counter
rejoin
retort

Definitions

argue backverb
To respond to someone in a contentious or defensive manner, often in disagreement.
When the teacher criticized his work, he couldn't help but argue back.
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