English / phrasal verb
Talk back
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To respond in an insolent, argumentative, or disrespectful manner
In context
01
The tenant was warned not to talk back when building security enforced the quiet hours.
02
Instead of talking back about late fees, it is better to explain your payment delay calmly.
Synonyms
answer back,retort disrespectfully,sass
Antonyms
comply,defer,speak respectfully
Collocations
talk back rudely,dare to talk back,talk back to authority