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Antonyms for rejoinder

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-join-der
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈdʒɔɪn dər

Definition of rejoinder

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French noun use of rejoindre (see rejoin (v.2)). Originally "defendant's answer to the replication" (the fourth stage in the pleadings in an action at common law). For noun use of infinitive in French law terms, cf. waiver.
  • noun answer, reply
Example sentences :
  • "I suppose it brought out a few," was Mr. Galloway's rejoinder.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Montague was quick in his rejoinder, though he made it at a venture.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Her rejoinder came in a low, grieved monotone: "Did you say had hoped?"
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • "It's my work," said Turkey, in a decisive tone, which left me no room for rejoinder.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • The speech was uttered to induce a rejoinder, but she made none.
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
  • Loyd could not help smiling, though scarcely pleased at this rejoinder.
  • Extract from : « A Rent In A Cloud » by Charles James Lever
  • "Well, he sent his regards to you, Dave," was Belle's rejoinder.
  • Extract from : « Dave Porter At Bear Camp » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • By way of rejoinder he asked her if she desired of him the surrender of his seat.
  • Extract from : « Pandora » by Henry James
  • Even Hilbert looked pleased at the effect which his rejoinder had produced.
  • Extract from : « Rollo on the Atlantic » by Jacob Abbott
  • I ventured no rejoinder to these words of self-condemnation.
  • Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1920 » by Various

Synonyms for rejoinder

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