noun
- plural of fightback; instances or attempts to recover from a losing position or to resist or retaliate against opposition
Usage: chiefly British; often used in sports contexts
Examples
- The team's fightbacks in the second half impressed the coach.
- After losing the first set, the player staged several impressive fightbacks.
- The company's fightbacks against the hostile takeover bid were unsuccessful.
- Their fightbacks against criticism only made the situation worse.
- The boxer's fightbacks in the later rounds showed his determination.
- Multiple fightbacks by the underdog team kept the match competitive.