English / phrasal verb
Answer back
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To reply rudely, defensively, or insolently to someone in authority
In context
01
During the rigorous orchestra rehearsal, no musician dared to answer back to the demanding maestro.
02
Rather than answer back when criticized by the conductor, the violinist quietly adjusted her bowing technique.
Synonyms
talk back,retort insolently,snap back
Antonyms
listen respectfully,obey meekly,defer
Collocations
answer back rudely,dare to answer back,never answer back