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retorts Definition and Meaning in English (retorts definition)

verb
Synonyms:replycounterrespond
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Retorts definition: To reply quickly and sharply, especially in a witty or angry manner, to an accusation or criticism.

Definitions of Retorts

  1. 1verb(standard)

    To reply quickly and sharply, especially in a witty or angry manner, to an accusation or criticism.

  2. 2noun(standard)

    A quick, sharp, and often angry or witty reply to a statement or accusation.

Example Sentences

“She retorts to every criticism with a witty remark.”

“His quick retorts often silenced his opponents.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveretort
past tenseretorted
present participleretorting
nounretort
agent nounretorter

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Retorts definition: To reply quickly and sharply, especially in a witty or angry manner, to an accusation or criticism.
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'Retorts' translates to 'retorts' in English. Retorts definition: To reply quickly and sharply, especially in a witty or angry manner, to an accusation or criticism.
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