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re·tort1
 retort1
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- pronunciation:
- rih
tort
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to say or write (something) as an angry, witty, or argumentative reply.
"I could say the same for you!" he retorted.She retorted that the facts of the case proved otherwise.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- counter, rebut, rejoin
- similar words:
- answer, contradict, counterclaim, reply, respond, wisecrack
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| definition 2: |
to give a sharp answer to.
- synonyms:
- riposte
- similar words:
- dis, insult
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| related words: |
object, snap |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
retorts, retorting, retorted |
| definition 1: |
to make a sharp answer.
He always retorts with insults.- synonyms:
- rejoin, riposte
- similar words:
- answer, rebut, reciprocate, reply, respond, retaliate
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| definition 2: |
to reply with an opposite argument.
- synonyms:
- counter
- similar words:
- answer, contradict, counterclaim, rebut, rejoin, reply, respond
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| related words: |
object, return, snap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sharp reply or counterargument.
She countered with a witty, though sarcastic, retort.- synonyms:
- comeback, rejoinder, riposte
- similar words:
- rise
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| related words: |
answer, crack |
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| derivation: |
retorter (n.) |
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