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retort


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AN ANSWER


Alan snapped back with a witty retort.

Synonyms and examples


answer
We're still waiting for an answer.
reply
"How far?" asked Nigel. "Not far," was the mumbled reply.
response
Thank you for your swift response.
reaction
What was her reaction when she was asked for her resignation?
rejoinder
formal
Her former husband gave a tart rejoinder to a question on his divorce.
solution
Experts offer their solutions to three key questions about teen driving.
explanation
She did not offer a satisfactory explanation for her decision.
clarification
We will request clarification as to what constitutes serious threats to health.
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respond
react
get back to
explain
clarify
rejoin
formal
acknowledge
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A reaction to a question, letter, etc. is called an answer. If you answer someone, you react to something they have said.

TO ANSWER SOMEONE


"Why should I have to?", she retorted.

Synonyms and examples


answer
"Thank you", she answered.
reply
The man replied that something was missing.
respond
We aim to respond to all enquiries within five working days.
react
He reacted positively to the proposal.
get back to
I'll look into it and get back to you.
explain
"What happened?" she asked. - "There's no time to explain!" he said.
clarify
Can you clarify how much all this is going to cost?
rejoin
formal
"Time enough for my boss to give me my marching orders", she huffily rejoined.
acknowledge
We will acknowledge your application by email or text.
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response
reaction
rejoinder
formal
solution
explanation
clarification
Learn more
A reaction to a question, letter, etc. is called an answer. If you answer someone, you react to something they have said.

retort | American Thesaurus


retort


verb
These are words and phrases related to retort. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of retort.
“Same to you!” he retorted.

Synonyms


reply sharply
counter
return
rejoin
rebut
give answer
say
respond
reply
answer
come back with
fire back

retort


noun
Her retort left me with nothing more to say.

Synonyms


sharp reply
pointed answer
counterblast
rebuttal
quip
rejoinder
witty reply
riposte
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