fight back
Third Person
fights back
Present Participle
fighting back
Past Tense
fought back
Past Participle
fought back
1
to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty
- Despite the challenges, she decided to fight back and overcome the obstacles in her path.
- When faced with unjust accusations, he chose to fight back and clear his name.
- In the boxing ring, the champion learned how to fight back against his opponent's aggressive moves.
- The community united to fight back against the effects of a natural disaster.
- Victims of bullying are encouraged to stand up and fight back against their tormentors.
2
to make a conscious effort to suppress or control one's emotions, especially in challenging or emotional situations
transitive
- Despite the heartbreaking news, she tried to fight back tears in front of others.
- He had to fight back his anger and frustration during the difficult conversation.
- In the face of disappointment, she struggled to fight back the urge to express her true feelings.
- It's essential to fight back any signs of nervousness when speaking in public.
- During the farewell speech, he had to fight back the overwhelming emotions to maintain composure.