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

RETORT definition: to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to. See examples of retort used in a sentence.

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, …

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. …

3 days ago · From Middle English retorte, from Latin retortus, from retorquēre (“to be forced to twist back”). retort (plural retorts) A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument …

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