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Retort Quickly Crossword Clue

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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

23%13Retort to an insult
noun

• an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

• (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

verb

• make a counterattack

23%12Retort
noun

• a vigorous and unrestrained response

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