What is another word for answered back?
Pronunciation: [ˈansəd bˈak] (IPA) 
Answered back is an expression that refers to a response that is given in return to a statement, remark or a question. There are many synonyms for the term answered back, including responded, retorted, replied, rejoined, counterattacked, reacted, and reciprocated, among others. Each of these expressions has a slightly different connotation, but they all mean a type of communication that comes in response to something someone else has said or asked. Sometimes answering back can be an act of defensiveness or can be a form of aggressive behavior. However, in many cases, it can be a productive way to communicate and express an opinion or point of view.
