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biting back

UK
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ bæk/

Translations

bite backverb

biting back

Gerund

bit back
Past Simple
bitten back
Past Participle
biting back
Gerund
UK
/baɪt bæk/
US
/baɪt bæk/
After being criticized by his boss, he decided to bite back with a list of his own grievances.
Après avoir été critiqué par son patron, il a décidé de riposter avec une liste de ses propres griefs.
ravalerSe dit surtout d’une émotion ou d’une réaction qu’on retient.
She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Elle a dû ravaler ses larmes pendant les adieux émouvants.
Synonyms
retaliate
respond
rejoinder
fight back
counter

Definitions

bite backverb
To retaliate or respond aggressively to an attack or criticism.
After being criticized by his boss, he decided to bite back with a list of his own grievances.
To suppress or hold back an emotion or reaction.
She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
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