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punch back

UK
/pʌnʧ bæk/
US
/pʌnʧ bæk/

Translations

punch backverb
punched back
Past Simple
punched back
Past Participle
punching back
Gerund
UK
/pʌnʧ bæk/
US
/pʌnʧ bæk/
дать сдачи
When he was hit, he decided to punch back.
Когда его ударили, он решил дать сдачи.
Synonyms
retaliate
counterattack
rebound
respond
fight back

Definitions

punch backverb
To retaliate or respond to an attack or criticism with a counterattack or counterargument.
After being criticized in the meeting, she decided to punch back with her own points.
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