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Fight them back

🇬🇧 UK //faɪt ðɛm bæk// 🇺🇸 US //faɪt ðɛm bæk//

Meaning of Fight them back

To resist or oppose an attack or challenge.

In simple words: To resist or oppose someone or something.

Fight them back in a sentence

• During the protest, the crowd decided to fight them back.
• When faced with aggression, it's important to know how to fight them back.
• In the game, your team must fight them back to secure your territory.
• The army was prepared to fight them back in a strategic maneuver.
• She knew she had to fight them back or risk losing her position.

How to use Fight them back

Used in contexts where someone is defending against an attack or challenge. It can be literal (physical fighting) or figurative (emotional or social resistance). Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

fight + object + back

Memory hint

Imagine soldiers in a battle pushing their enemies back.

Related words

Collocations with Fight them back

• fight them back
• fight back an attack
• fight back against
• fight back with strength
• fight back harder

Synonyms for Fight them back

• resist
• oppose
• repel
• counter
• defend

Common mistakes with Fight them back

• Using 'fight back' without the object.
• 'Fight them back' confused with 'fight off' which has a slightly different meaning.
• Incorrectly using different tenses, e.g., 'fighted them back' instead of 'fought them back'.

Frequently asked questions about Fight them back

What does Fight them back mean?

To resist or oppose someone or something.

What is the definition of Fight them back?

To resist or oppose an attack or challenge.

How do you use Fight them back in a sentence?

During the protest, the crowd decided to fight them back.

Can you give another example of Fight them back?

When faced with aggression, it's important to know how to fight them back.

What are synonyms for Fight them back?

Common alternatives include resist, oppose, repel, counter, defend.

What words go with Fight them back?

It commonly pairs with fight them back, fight back an attack, fight back against, fight back with strength, fight back harder.

What are common mistakes when using Fight them back?

Using 'fight back' without the object. 'Fight them back' confused with 'fight off' which has a slightly different meaning. Incorrectly using different tenses, e.g., 'fighted them back' instead of 'fought them back'.

How do you pronounce Fight them back?

US: //faɪt ðɛm bæk//, UK: //faɪt ðɛm bæk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fight them back?

Used in contexts where someone is defending against an attack or challenge. It can be literal (physical fighting) or figurative (emotional or social resistance). Avoid in very formal writing.