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Definition hit back in American English

hit back phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to criticize someone who has criticized you

Synonyms and related words
retaliate pay back get back at
2

to deliberately hit someone because they have hit you

Example

Dan hit me, so I hit him back.

Synonyms and related words
retaliate pay back get back at
3

to start to play well against an opponent who was winning

Example

The Bruins hit back with two more goals.

Synonyms and related words
blank block bobble
Definition hit back in American English