answer back

phrasal verb

Meaning

Respond to someone in authority in a rude, defiant, or argumentative manner.

Examples

Children are often taught that it is disrespectful to answer back when a parent gives an instruction.
She was sent to the principal's office for answering back during the middle of the lecture.

Synonyms: talk back, argue, retort, sass

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answer back

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: ˈænsər bæk

Definition

Respond to someone in authority in a rude, defiant, or argumentative manner.

Examples

Children are often taught that it is disrespectful to answer back when a parent gives an instruction.
She was sent to the principal's office for answering back during the middle of the lecture.

Synonyms of answer back

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