Retort Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-tôrt
To speak or act in response, as to a question
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. answer
  2. reply
  3. respond
  4. return
  5. riposte
  6. quip
  7. rejoin
  8. comeback
  9. counter
  10. crack
  11. rebut
  12. repartee
  13. repay
  14. reprisal
  15. response
A spirited, incisive reply
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. comeback
  2. repartee
  3. riposte
To return like for like, especially to return an unfriendly or hostile action with a similar one
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rejoin
  2. riposte
  3. counter
  4. hit back
  5. reciprocate
  6. snap back
  7. come back
  8. retaliate
  9. repay
  10. shoot back
  11. strike back
  12. return
Antonyms:
  1. question
  2. request
To reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. answer

Words Related to Retort

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Retort Sentence Examples

  • She tried to think of a retort, but couldn't.

  • She opened her mouth to retort but stopped.

  • The retorts are charged with molten sulphur from an upper reservoir, which is kept at the requisite temperature by means of the lost heat of the retort fires.

  • The only excuse made for the alternate cringing and insult, the alternate abuse and lying, which marked his course in this matter, has been the very weak plea that a man cannot fight with a system - a plea which is sufficiently answered by the retort that a great many men have so fought and have won.

  • Sofia bit back a retort and forced herself to her feet.

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