retort
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusationTo say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
» Tom is always ready with a quick retort.
Meaning
5 sensesTo say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
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відповідатиvidpovidaty, відказуватиvidkazuvaty
To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.
to retort the charge of vanity
To bend or curve back.
a retorted line
answer back
To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
(transitive)To heat in a retort.
Examples
11 sentencesTom is always ready with a quick retort.
"And that's your best?" Tom retorted spitefully.
ru"И это всё, на что ты способен?" - ехидно процедил Том.
He retorted that it was all my fault.
ruОн возразил, что это всё моя вина.
His voice squeaked when he retorted her insinuation.
He was tempted to retort, but thought better of it.
deEr war versucht dagegenzuhalten, aber er hat sich doch eines Besseren besonnen.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English retorte, from Latin retortus, from retorquēre (“to be forced to twistFrom Middle English retorte, from Latin retortus, from retorquēre (“to be forced to twist back”).
From French retorte.
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Forms
retorts, retorting, retorted, retortedSynonyms
8 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle