Fight back
Fight back verb - Defend oneself.
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Revenge and fight back are semantically related In some cases you can use "Revenge" instead a verb "Fight back".
Revenge
Revenge verb - To punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for.
Fight back and revenge are semantically related in grievance topic. Sometimes you can use "Fight back" instead a verb "Revenge".
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Badass Boast: After taking out the bully in the beginning, Ender dissuades his friends from taking revenge by pointing out just how brutally he'll fight back if they try it.
Source: Film / Ender's Game -
When Suzu reappears seeking revenge, Gowcaizer refuses to fight back against her.
- Tom attempted to get revenge on Garry, except the latter being ex-military, he was able to fight back.
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