hit back
verb
hit back; hitting back; hits back
informal
: to attack or criticize someone after being attacked or criticized by them
Weary of her rival's accusations, the candidate hit back with an aggressive ad campaign.
The team hit back with a touchdown of their own.
—often + atThe Senator hit back at his critics.
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Earlier, Augusto Mungarrieta and Tyson LeBlanc hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning.
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Gary Bedore
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
With Ohtani resting his bat, Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back homers, sparking a breakthrough offensive surge.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In the ninth, the Mariners hit back-to-back singles and Seranthony Domínguez walked Rob Refsnyder to load the bases with no outs.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
The two have been part of hitting back to back home runs — once as part of three in a row along with Montgomery — three times this season.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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Gary Bedore
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
With Ohtani resting his bat, Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back homers, sparking a breakthrough offensive surge.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In the ninth, the Mariners hit back-to-back singles and Seranthony Domínguez walked Rob Refsnyder to load the bases with no outs.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
The two have been part of hitting back to back home runs — once as part of three in a row along with Montgomery — three times this season.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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“Hit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20back. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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