RETORTS Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word retorts. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word retorts. (close relations)

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	answer				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • the speech act of replying to a question • the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims • a nonverbal reaction verb • react verbally • respond to a signal • give the correct answer or solution to • understand the meaning of • give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) • be liable or accountable • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • match or correspond • be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of • react to a stimulus or command
	repartee				nounn
	noun • adroitness and cleverness in reply
	sass				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an impudent or insolent rejoinder verb • answer back in an impudent or insolent manner
	comebacks				nounn
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
	counterclaims				nounn
	noun • a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action verb • set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
	jibes				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • shift from one side of the ship to the other
	quips				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a witty saying • witty remark verb • make jokes or quips
	rejoinders				nounn
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication
	replies				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange verb • react verbally
	responses				nounn
	noun • a result • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the manner in which something is greeted • a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange • the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
	returns				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability • a coming to or returning home • the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction • getting something back again • the act of going back to a prior location • the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property • happening again (especially at regular intervals) • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed • a reciprocal group action • a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player • (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble • the act of someone appearing again verb • go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before • give back • go back to a previous state • go back to something earlier • bring back to the point of departure • return in kind • make a return • answer back • be restored • pay back • pass down • elect again • be inherited by • return to a previous position; in mathematics • give or supply • submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
	ripostes				nounn
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge verb • make a return thrust • answer back
	sallies				verb, nounv, n
	noun • witty remark • a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position • a venture off the beaten path
	thrusts				verbv
	noun • the force used in pushing • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • the act of applying force to propel something • verbal criticism • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) verb • push forcefully • press or force • make a thrusting forward movement • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock • push violently in a specified direction • place or put with great energy
	wisecracks				nounn
	noun • witty remark verb • make a comment, usually ironic
	witticisms				nounn
	noun • a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
	comeback				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
	rejoinder				nounn
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication
	return				verb, nounv, n
	noun • document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability • a coming to or returning home • the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction • getting something back again • the act of going back to a prior location • the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property • happening again (especially at regular intervals) • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed • a reciprocal group action • a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player • (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble • the act of someone appearing again verb • go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before • give back • go back to a previous state • go back to something earlier • bring back to the point of departure • return in kind • make a return • answer back • be restored • pay back • pass down • elect again • be inherited by • return to a previous position; in mathematics • give or supply • submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
	riposte				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge verb • make a return thrust • answer back

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