This is the 5488th most frequent Korean word.
맞받았다
"Matched," "countered," or "responded assertively."
Here, '맞받았다' is used to describe directly responding or countering something in an appropriate manner.
그는 나의 질문에 적절히 맞받았다.
He appropriately countered my question.
In this sentence, '맞받았다' is used to describe physically opposing or holding something to counteract movement.
바람이 세게 불자 그는 문이 흔들리지 않도록 맞받았다.
When the strong wind blew, he held the door to prevent it from shaking.
Here, '맞받았다' describes responding to an attack or confrontation in a bold or courageous way.