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shoot back

UK
/ʃuːt bæk/
US
/ʃut bæk/
shoot backverb
shot back
Past Simple
shot back
Past Participle
shooting back
Gerund
UK
/ʃuːt bæk/
US
/ʃut bæk/
Translations
The soldiers had to shoot back to defend their position.
Солдаты должны были отстреливаться, чтобы защитить свою позицию.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
retaliate
respond
reply
rejoin
counter
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