What is another word for answer backs?
Pronunciation: [ˈansə bˈaks] (IPA) 
Answer backs are a kind of response that people give when they disagree with something or challenge someone. Synonyms for answer backs are dissent, dispute, argue, object, differ, contradict, counter, oppose, refute, and challenge. These words all imply a level of disagreement or opposition to the initial statement or action. Dissent suggests a difference of opinion, while dispute conveys a more heated and confrontational way of disagreeing. Argue and object both convey an active response to the statement or action. Differ and contradict suggest a difference between two interpretations or versions of events. Counter, oppose, refute, and challenge all mean to actively reject the statement or action.
