Retorts Synonyms and Antonyms

To return like for like, especially to return an unfriendly or hostile action with a similar one
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. retaliates
  2. counters
Answer back
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ripostes
  2. returns
  3. responds
  4. repays
  5. rejoins
  6. replies
  7. answers
  8. rebuts
  9. cracks
  10. counters
Antonyms:
  1. requests
  2. questions
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. counters
  2. ripostes
  3. comebacks
  4. returns
  5. rejoinders
  6. responses
  7. replications
Antonyms:
  1. requests
  2. questions
To reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. answers

Retorts Sentence Examples

  • The retorts of the prisoners were notable.

  • These distilling vessels are called retorts if they are supported only at the ends, and the furnace using them is termed a Belgian furnace.

  • In the Belgian process the reduction and distillation are carried out in cylindrical or elliptical retorts of fire-clay, from 3 ft.

  • Some fortysix or more retorts, arranged in parallel horizontal rows, are heated in one furnace.

  • The furnaces are square and open in front, to allow the outlet ends of the retorts to project; they are grouped together by fours; and their several chimneys are within the same enclosure.

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