Jan 9, 2015 · retort implies a reaction to an implicit or explicit charge, criticism, or attack which contains a countercharge or counterattack.

RETORT definition: 1. to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way: 2. a quick answer that is angry or funny…. Learn more.

1. to reply to, usu. in a sharp or retaliatory way. 2. to return (an accusation, epithet, etc.) upon the person uttering it. 3. to answer (an argument or the like) by another to the contrary. 4. to reply, esp. sharply. …

2 days ago · retort (third-person singular simple present retorts, present participle retorting, simple past and past participle retorted) To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to. to return (an accusation, epithet, etc.) upon the person uttering it. to answer (an argument or the like) by another to the contrary. the act of …

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Definition of retort verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

re•tort1 /rɪˈtɔrt/ v. to reply in a sharp way: [~ + that clause] retorted that he would have nothing to do with her.[no object] quick to retort. n. [countable] a sharp or clever reply: "You're no better,'' was his angry …

Some common synonyms of retort are answer, rejoinder, reply, and response. While all these words mean "something spoken, written, or done in return," retort implies a reaction to an implicit or explicit …

To retort means to reply angrily to someone. Was he afraid, he was asked. 'Afraid of what?' he retorted. [VERB with quote] Others retort that strong central power can be a dangerous thing. [VERB that] …