What is "retort" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "retort": a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Noun

Hyphenation: re‧tort

Meaning of "retort": answer back

Verb

Hyphenation: re‧tort

Meaning of "retort": a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

Noun

Hyphenation: re‧tort

Synonyms:

rejoinder, repartee, quip, respond, reprisal, gag, jest, wisecrack, jape, lip, crack, reply, return, revenge, witticism, comeback, sally, response, cooler, joke, counter, retaliation, riposte, back talk, snappy comeback, topper, antiphon, back answer, parting shot, rebut, respond, return, sass, rejoin, top, counter, requite, repay, squelch, crack, retaliate, reply, riposte, answer back, come back at, shoot back, snap back, talk back,

Antonyms:

request, kindness, sympathy, question, request, ask, question, take,