back talk

The phrase “back talk” has 2 syllables: back-talk

It's pronounced as /bæk tɔːk/

What is synonym and antonym for back talk?

In the thesaurus, “back talk” has 49 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for back talk along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for back talk

abruptness
answer back
argue
audaciousness
audacity
back answer
backchat
bluffness
bluntness
boldness
brazenness
brusqueness
cheek
coarseness
comeback
complain
crassness
crossness
crudity
curtness
cuteness
discourtesy
disrespect
gruffness
guff
impertinence
impoliteness
impudence
insolence
insult
lip
mouth
mouth off
nasty reply
nonsense
protest
rejoinder
retort
return
riposte
rudeness
sass
sauce
short answer
surliness
tactlessness
talk back
vulgarity
wisecrack

Antonyms for back talk

affability
civility
consideration
cordiality
courtesy
deference
diplomacy
gallantry
gentility
graciousness
politeness
respect
smoothness
suaveness
suavity
tactfulness

Example Sentences

Back talk is not tolerated in this household, respectful communication is expected at all times.
The teacher reprimanded the student for their disrespectful back talk during class.
Parents should address any instances of back talk early to instill proper manners in their children.
The manager swiftly dealt with employees who engaged in back talk during team meetings.
Disrespectful back talk can undermine authority and disrupt the harmony within a group or organization.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to back talk, such as: abruptness, affability, answer back, argue, audaciousness, audacity, back answer.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.