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arguing back
UK
/ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈɑrɡjuːɪŋ bæk/
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argue back
verb
arguing back
Gerund
argued back
Past Simple
argued back
Past Participle
arguing back
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑːɡjuː bæk/
US
/ˈɑrɡjuː bæk/
rétorquer
Répondre 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
répliquer
Plus général ; souvent avec une nuance de défense ou d'opposition.
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respond
retort
rejoin
counter
reply
rebut
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argue back
verb
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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