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hit back

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌhɪt ˈbæk/

hit back means: To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing in return.

verb

FIGHT BACKB2

To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing in return.

  • He hit back when they attacked him.
  • The company hit back at the accusations.
  • Will she hit back at her opponent?

How to use it: hit back at someone/something (The mayor hit back at her critics.)

Similar words: retaliate, fight back

Common phrases: hit back at someone, hit back hard

RETURN CALLC1

To call someone after missing their phone call.

  • I will hit you back after lunch.
  • She hit me back when she saw the missed call.
  • Can you hit me back on this number?

How to use it: hit someone back (I missed your call, but I will hit you back tonight.)

Similar words: call back, return a call

Common phrases: hit someone back, hit back later

Questions about hit back

What does hit back mean?

To respond to an attack or criticism by attacking or criticizing in return.

What is hit back in other languages?

Türkçe: karşılık vermek · Español: contraatacar · Français: riposter · Deutsch: zurückschlagen · Italiano: contrattaccare · 日本語: 反撃する

How do you pronounce hit back?

It is pronounced /ˌhɪt ˈbæk/.

How do you use hit back in a sentence?

He hit back when they attacked him. The company hit back at the accusations.

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