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Definition bite back in British English

bite back phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to stop yourself from saying what you think

Example

Paul bit back an angry reply.

Synonyms and related words
manage suppress deal with
2

to react angrily to someone who has done or said something unpleasant to you

Example

It was his instinct to bite back.

Synonyms and related words
lash out tear into abuse
Definition bite back in British English