bark back

UK
/bɑːk bæk/
US
/bɑrk bæk/
bark backverb
barked back
Past Simple
barked back
Past Participle
barking back
Gerund
UK
/bɑːk bæk/
US
/bɑrk bæk/
Translations
When criticized, he tends to bark back.
Когда его критикуют, он склонен огрызаться.
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Definitions
To respond to someone in a sharp or angry manner.
When criticized, he tends to bark back without thinking.