Synonyms for re tort

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ri-tawrt

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtɔrt

Top 10 synonyms for re tort

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Définition of re tort

Origin : 1550s, "make return in kind" (especially of an injury), from Old French retort and directly from Latin retortus, past participle of retorquere "turn back, twist back, throw back," from re- "back" (see re-) + torquere "to twist" (see thwart). Applied to exchanges of jest or sarcasm by c.1600, hence "say or utter sharply and aggressively in reply" (1620s). Related: Retorted; retorting.

As in quip : noun witty communication, often verbal
As in reaction : noun response
As in back talk : noun rude answer
As in rejoinder : noun answer, reply
As in repartee : noun pleasant conversation
As in reply : noun answer
As in response : noun answer, reaction
As in retort : noun snappy answer
As in return : noun answer
As in sass : noun back talk
As in wisecrack : noun joke
As in snappy comeback : noun snappy answer
As in riposte : noun comeback
As in retroaction : noun response
As in defense : noun explanation, justification
As in alibi : noun defense against charges of wrongdoing; evidence of absence
As in flask : noun small container for liquid
As in answer : noun reply; reaction
As in reciprocate : verb exchange, alternate; equal
As in reply : verb answer
As in respond : verb act in answer to something
As in retort : verb answer
As in return : verb answer
As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
As in snap : verb speak sharply
As in rejoin : verb answer back
As in answer : verb reply, react

Antonyms for re tort

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