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Definition retort in American English

retort verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈtɔrt/
1

to reply immediately in an angry or humorous way to something that someone has said

Example

"Mind your own business!" she retorted.

Synonyms and related words
reply answer respond
2

to give something as an argument in reply to someone else's argument

Example

House Democrats retorted to the Republicans that the plan neglects millions.

Synonyms and related words
reply answer respond
Definition retort in American English