In British English, we'd say to answer back. When someone is saying something against you, you kind of respond and defend yourself. I took the money but snuck most of it back into your wallet that night when you were asleep. Why? Why does it hurt you? And you laughed at me because I love you,. Because I love you, you idiot. You damn right. You took the money. It hurts me to see you starving himself. Please take the money.