bite back



bite back

 (at someone or something)
1. Lit. to defend an attack by biting at someone or something. (Usually an animal.) I threatened the dog and the dog bit back.
2. Fig. to fight back at someone; to return someone's anger or attack; to speak back to someone with anger. She is usually tolerant, but she will bite back if pressed. Yes, she will bite back.
See also: back, bite

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Filipinafee-lee-PEE-nahPolish
BoŽIca-Croatian
Cathryn['kæθrin]
Gerardjə-RAHRD (English), JER-ərd (English), KHAY-rahrt (Dutch), GE-rahrt (Polish)English, Dutch, Catalan, Polish
Rosenda-Spanish
Sa'adat-Arabic