Fighting back synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Fighting back as a Verb

• resist

  defend oneself, defend
• retaliate

  defend, defend oneself
• bottle up

  defend, defend oneself
• check

  defend, defend oneself
• contain

  defend, defend oneself
• control
• curb
• fend off
• hold back
• oppose
• repel
• reply
• repress
• repulse
• restrain
• stave off
• beat off
• hold at bay
• keep at bay
• put up fight
• ward off
• fight off