retort
retort /ˈriːˌtɔrt/
noun
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(
)
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(
counter
, rejoinder
, replication
, comeback
, retort
, return
, riposte
)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
(
retort
)
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
verb
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(
)
Answer back
(
repay
, riposte
, come back
, rejoin
, retort
, return
)
answer back
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.