- RETORT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
retort implies a reaction to an implicit or explicit charge, criticism, or attack which contains a countercharge or counterattack
- RETORT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Retort definition: to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to See examples of RETORT used in a sentence
- RETORT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
RETORT definition: 1 to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way: 2 a quick answer that is angry or funny… Learn more
- Retort - definition of retort by The Free Dictionary
1 to reply to, usu in a sharp or retaliatory way 2 to return (an accusation, epithet, etc ) upon the person uttering it 3 to answer (an argument or the like) by another to the contrary 4 to reply, esp sharply n 6 the act of retorting re•tort′er, n
- RETORT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
To retort means to reply angrily to someone Was he afraid, he was asked 'Afraid of what?' he retorted [VERB with quote] Others retort that strong central power can be a dangerous thing [VERB that] Retort is also a noun His sharp retort clearly made an impact Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
- retort - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From Middle English retorte, from Latin retortus, from retorquēre (“to be forced to twist back”) retort (plural retorts) A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback He countered her insult with a clever retort
- retort, n. ¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
retort, n ¹ meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
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Definition of retort verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
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