歯向かう

はむかう

to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against

common word Also written 歯向う、刃向かう

Meaning

v5uvi
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy

Example sentences

ウサギでさえ、いじめられて片隅に追いつめられると、刃向かってくるだろう。

Even a rabbit, if badgered into a corner, will fight back.