Need another word that means the same as “retort”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “retort” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Retort” are: come back, rejoin, repay, return, riposte, answer, reply, respond, say in response, acknowledge, counter, retaliate, hurl back, fling back, snap back, comeback, rejoinder, replication, response, acknowledgement, sally, retaliation
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “retort” as a noun can have the following definitions:
acknowledgement | A letter confirming receipt of something. There was no acknowledgement of the family s trauma. |
answer | A thing written or said in reaction to a question in a test or quiz. Write your answers on a postcard. |
comeback | Return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity. A comeback tour. |
counter | A token representing a coin. The counter tells you how many pictures you have taken. |
rejoinder | A reply, especially a sharp or witty one. It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher. |
replication | The action of copying or reproducing something. DNA replication. |
reply | A statement either spoken or written that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. Clough scored the first goal and Speed hit a late reply. |
response | A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. We unwittingly induce Pavlovian type responses in dogs by establishing a rigid routine for feeding. |
retaliation | The action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge. The bombings are believed to be in retaliation for the trial of 15 suspects. |
return | A returning officer s announcement of an election result. Product areas are being developed to produce maximum returns. |
riposte | (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge. |
sally | A witty or lively remark, especially one made as an attack or as a diversion in an argument; a retort. There was subdued laughter at this sally. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “retort” as a verb can have the following definitions:
acknowledge | Accept the validity or legitimacy of. He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway. |
answer | Give the correct answer or solution to. Steve was about to answer but Hazel spoke first. |
come back | To be the product or result. |
counter | Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time. He countered with some very persuasive arguments. |
fling back | Throw with force or recklessness. |
hurl back | Utter with force; utter vehemently. |
rejoin | Join again. The stone had been cracked and crudely rejoined. |
repay | Make repayment for or return something. These sites would repay more detailed investigation. |
reply | Say something in response to something someone has said. He was gone before we could reply to his last remark. |
respond | Respond favorably or as hoped. East would have responded holding a high spade honour plus an ace. |
retaliate | Repay (an injury or insult) in kind. They used their abilities to retaliate the injury. |
return | Make a return. The jury returned the unanimous guilty verdict. |
riposte | Make a return thrust. His opponent riposted. |
say in response | Have or contain a certain wording or form. |
snap back | Separate or cause to separate abruptly. |
abnegation | The action of renouncing or rejecting something. Abnegation of the Holy Trinity. |
accusation | The action or process of accusing someone. Accusations of bribery. |
angrily | With anger. The sky was black and thundered angrily. |
berate | Censure severely or angrily. She berated herself for being fickle. |
castigate | Inflict severe punishment on. He was castigated for not setting a good example. |
controvert | Argue about (something. Subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results. |
expostulation | The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. |
fiercely | With a heartfelt and powerful intensity. The wind was blowing fiercely. |
gainsay | Deny or contradict (a fact or statement. None could gainsay her. |
objection | The speech act of objecting. His view is open to objection. |
rage | Anger or aggression associated with conflict arising from a particular situation. Her face was distorted with rage. |
rebuke | An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. The judge publicly rebuked the jury. |
rebut | Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. But he their sharp assault right boldly did rebut. |
recrimination | An accusation in response to one from someone else. There was a period of bitter recrimination. |
refute | Deny or contradict (a statement or accusation. These claims have not been convincingly refuted. |
rejection | The dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc. The Union decided last night to recommend rejection of the offer. |
rejoin | Join again. The stone had been cracked and crudely rejoined. |
rejoinder | A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one. It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher. |
replication | A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one. On its own replication does not validate a theory derived from experimental results. |
reprimand | Address a reprimand to. Officials were reprimanded for poor work. |
reproach | In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior. |
reproof | An expression of blame or disapproval. A look of reproof. |
repudiation | Denial of the truth or validity of something. Congressional repudiation of the treaty that the President had negotiated. |
resent | Feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person. She resents being paid less than her co workers. |
riposte | A quick return thrust in fencing. His opponent riposted. |
scold | Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger s car. |
upbraid | Find fault with (someone); scold. He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance. |
verbally | By means of language. She claimed to have been verbally abused. |
warn | Advise or counsel in terms of someone’s behavior. She warned him to be quiet. |
wrath | Intense anger (usually on an epic scale. He hid his pipe for fear of incurring his father s wrath. |
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