Question 1

What does "hit back" mean?

Accepted Answer

To retaliate physically in response to being hit or attacked.

Question 2

How do you use "hit back" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He was cornered, so he hit back as hard as he could and managed to escape.

Question 3

Is "hit back" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hit back" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in news headlines to describe responses to political or personal attacks. Can be used for physical retaliation or, more commonly, for sharp verbal or written responses. Often followed by 'at' (hit back at critics).

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