shoot back

Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words

to return fire after being shot at

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers were ordered to shoot back at the enemy.
  • When the enemy opened fire, our troops quickly shot back.
  • The police had to shoot back to defend themselves.
  • Despite being outnumbered, the defenders managed to shoot back effectively.
  • The rebels shot back with machine guns and rifles.
  • He ducked behind the car and shot back at his attackers.
  • Under heavy fire, the patrol had no choice but to shoot back.
  • The guards were trained to shoot back immediately if threatened.
  • The enemy aircraft were met with a hail of fire as they tried to shoot back.
  • In the ensuing chaos, both sides began to shoot back indiscriminately.