Answer back
Respond and answer back are semantically related in answer topic. In some cases you can use "Respond" instead a verb "Answer back", when it comes to topics like reply.
Respond
Respond verb - To act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence).
Answer back and respond are semantically related in act in answer to something topic. You can use "Answer back" instead a verb "Respond".
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Typically the character would respond to a radio news announcement, and the radio would answer back, somewhat sarcastically.
Source: The Tape Knew You Would Say That
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