fight back

To resist, defend oneself, or retaliate against an attack, criticism, or oppression, either physically or verbally.

ruСопротивляться, защищаться или давать отпор в ответ на нападение, критику или угнетение, физически или словесно.esResistir, defenderse o devolver un ataque, crítica u opresión, física o verbalmente.frRésister, se défendre ou riposter face à une attaque, une critique ou une oppression, physiquement ou verbalement.deSich zur Wehr setzen, verteidigen oder zurückschlagen als Reaktion auf einen Angriff, Kritik oder Unterdrückung, physisch oder verbal.ptReagir a um ataque, crítica ou opressão, defendendo-se ou revidando, física ou verbalmente; resistir a algo e não se deixar vencer. No sentido esportivo, recuperar a desvantagem ou reagir após estar perdendo.zh指在遭到攻击、批评或压迫时进行抵抗、自卫或反击，可以是身体上的，也可以是言语上的。arيعني مقاومة المعتدي أو المدافع عنه، والرد على الهجوم أو الانتقاد أو الظلم، جسديًا أو لفظيًا.

1. Resist or defend oneself B2 informal

   To defend oneself against an attack or opposition.

   • The victim fought back against the attacker.
   • She fought back tears during the emotional speech.
   • The team fought back to tie the game in the final minutes.

   ruДать отпорesdefenderse, resistirfrriposterdeSich zur Wehr setzenptRevidarzh反击arالمقاومة والدفاع عن النفس

2. Suppress or control B2 informal

   To try to control or hide a strong emotion or reaction.

   • He fought back his anger and remained calm.
   • She fought back a laugh during the serious meeting.
   • I had to fight back the urge to interrupt him.

   ruСдерживатьesreprimir, contenerfrréprimerdeUnterdrückenptConterzh抑制arكبت