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shoot back

UK
/ʃuːt bæk/
US
/ʃut bæk/

Translations

shoot backverb
shot back
Past Simple
shot back
Past Participle
shooting back
Gerund
UK
/ʃuːt bæk/
US
/ʃut bæk/
riposterEn réponse à des tirs ou à une attaque.
The soldiers quickly took cover and began to shoot back at the enemy.
Les soldats se sont rapidement mis à couvert et ont commencé à riposter contre l’ennemi.
rétorquerRéponse brève et vive dans une conversation.
When criticized, she would often shoot back with a witty remark.
Lorsqu’on la critiquait, elle rétorquait souvent avec une remarque spirituelle.
Synonyms
retaliate
respond
reply
rejoin
counter

Definitions

shoot backverb
To return fire with a weapon.
The soldiers quickly took cover and began to shoot back at the enemy.
To respond quickly and sharply, often in a conversation.
When criticized, she would often shoot back with a witty remark.
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