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retort
a quick reply that often sounds annoyed
Synonyms
- reply
- comeback
- response
Antonyms
- silence
- no reply
retort in a sentence
Her sharp retort showed that she disliked the teasing comment.
When told that her model would never work, Ava answered with a confident retort.
Where it comes from
From Latin retorquere 'to twist back'
Memory hook
A retort is a reply tossed quickly back.