Answer back
Respond rudely.
To "answer back" means to reply quickly and often rudely or disrespectfully, something parents and teachers often caution against. For instance, a student might answer back to a teacher and face consequences for the lack of respect shown. This verb is integral in learning respectful communication and the nuances of verbal exchanges.
Example Sentences
She answered back smartly.
answer back means to reply rudely or defiantly
He got in trouble for answering back to the teacher.
he got into trouble because he responded rudely to the teacher
Children often answer back when they disagree.
children often respond defiantly when they disagree
