fight back

1. Defend oneself (synset 201094695)
   is a type of: contend, fight, struggle - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
2. Fight against or resist strongly (synset 201093838)
   "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
   is a type of: contend, fight, struggle - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
   subtypes:

   • recalcitrate - show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
   • fend, resist, stand - withstand the force of something
   • hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
   • drive back, fight off, rebuff, repel, repulse - force or drive back
   same as: defend, fight, fight down, oppose

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