American English pronunciation
How to pronounce retort
IPA transcription: ['ɹi,tɔɹt]
Pronunciation variants: ['ɹi,tɔɹt]['ɹi,tɚt]
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Noun
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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
“it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
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a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
Verb
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answer back
Usage examples
- I'll give a thousand if you produce her, retorted Gregson.
- Well, then, allow me to retort.
- Well, then, allow me to retort.
- Well, then, allow me to retort.
- ‘Not at your command!’ retorted Hareton.
- Well, then, allow me to retort.
- Well, then, allow me to retort.
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- "You think I have begun ill, sir," retorted Richard.