Meaning of bite back | Babel Free
Definitions
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To retaliate; to give a sharp retort. intransitive
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To repress (an emotion or a response). transitive
Examples
“He bit back his anger and managed a courteous reply.”
“No one bites back as hard on their anger / None of my pain and woe / Can show through”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.