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BACK TALK Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase back talk. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase back talk. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BACK TALK

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sass
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

verb

• answer back in an impudent or insolent manner

cheekiness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

comeback
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity

disrespect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of lack of respect

• a disrespectful mental attitude

• a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

verb

• show a lack of respect for

• have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

impertinence
nounn
noun

• an impudent statement

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

• inappropriate playfulness

impudence
nounn
noun

• an impudent statement

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

insolence
nounn
noun

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

• an offensive disrespectful impudent act

retort
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

verb

• answer back

backtalk
nounn
noun

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

lip
nounn
noun

• either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

• (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

• either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

mouth
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

• the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening

• an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge)

• the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water

• a person conceived as a consumer of food

• a spokesperson (as a lawyer)

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

• the opening of a jar or bottle

verb

• express in speech

• articulate silently; form words with the lips only

• touch with the mouth

sassing
verbv
noun

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

Best Hypernyms For BACK TALK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for back talk, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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comeback counter rejoinder replication retort return riposte

Alternatives for SASS

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