retort

noun
UK: /rɪˈtɔːt/
US: /rɪˈtɔːrt/

  1. A quick, witty, or angry reply.

    1. Her retort was quick and sharp.
    2. He made a cutting retort to her accusation, leaving her speechless after the retort.

  2. A comeback or rejoinder, especially one that is sharp or retaliatory.

    1. His retort silenced the room.
    2. The lawyer's clever retort exposed the witness's lie during the tense courtroom debate using retort.

Synonyms

answer riposte rejoinder comeback reply
retort verb

  1. To reply quickly and sharply.

    1. She retorted, 'That's not true!'
    2. When questioned about the missing money, he retorted defensively with retort, fueling suspicion further.

  2. To say something in response to a remark or accusation, especially in a quick, angry, or humorous way.

    1. He retorted angrily to the accusation.
    2. She retorted with a witty remark, turning the tables on her opponent after that retort.
retort intransitive-verb

  1. To say something sharply and quickly in answer to a question or accusation.

    1. She retorted that it wasn't her fault.
    2. He retorted quickly when accused of lying, and it make scene with that retort.
retort transitive-verb

  1. To say something as a sharp, angry or witty reply.

    1. He retorted the insult.
    2. She retorted the accusation with evidence and her retort made him silent.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "retort" in English means: A quick, witty, or angry reply., A comeback or rejoinder, especially one that is sharp or retaliatory..

The phonetic transcription of "retort" is /rɪˈtɔːt/ in British English and /rɪˈtɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "retort": answer, riposte, rejoinder, comeback, reply.

Example usage of "retort": "Her retort was quick and sharp.". More examples on the page.