retort
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definition
verb
“No need to be rude,” retorted Isabel
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
it was now his time to retort the humiliation
repay (an insult or injury).
noun
she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort
a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive reply to a remark.
The smelters will require 25000 tons of charcoal per annum which will be produced in retorts supplied by the Belgium company, Lambiotte.
a container or furnace for carrying out a chemical process on a large or industrial scale.
example
Trent breathed in deeply, fighting the urge to 'retort' something regrettable.
Cordelia rolled her eyes, but was too tired to give a scathing 'retort' .
It was an angry 'retort' , and I tried to control the edge in my voice.
Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing 'retort' .
Evelyn glared daggers at me, causing whatever sharp 'retort' to vanish on the tip of my tongue.
He drew away slowly, with no angry 'retort' to throw back at her.
It takes every ounce of self-control that I have to not 'retort' back with a scathing remark about what a fool she is.
Jamie was about to 'retort' the remark made by someone behind Maddie but found her words stuck in her throat as that person slowly came into view.
I debated whether to 'retort' with a witty comeback or to not pay attention to him.
he was resolute to 'retort' the charge of treason on his foes
The in situ process may not require mine workings or large surface plant facilities to crush and 'retort' the shale, and it avoids the necessity of removing overburden and waste shale to dumps with its consequent environmental problems.
she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting 'retort'
Morgan opened her mouth for a cutting 'retort' , then abruptly closed it again.
Tairo fought back the need to 'retort' , feeling helpless and angry at the same time.
Everyone discreetly turned his or her head towards Jordan, ready for the 'retort' , and the angry outburst, but he merely shrugged.
I opened my mouth to 'retort' but couldn't quite come up with anything witty or smart or right.
Delilah was about to 'retort' with some witty comeback, but stopped when she saw the soirée waiting outside on the street to greet them.
I opened my mouth to make an angry 'retort' , but Mom said, quietly, ‘Liss, we need to talk.’
she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting 'retort'
Before Roman could open his mouth to 'retort' , Lenore answered.
I resisted the urge to 'retort'
it was now his time to 'retort' the humiliation
Christopher clenched his jaw, fighting back the sharp 'retort' and the wave of agony-driven rage as the carriage lurched to a stop outside the Donovan home.
It is human nature that if you are insulted by someone, you will 'retort' the insult.
he was resolute to 'retort' the charge of treason on his foes
Quin looked as though he might 'retort' with some snide remark he was sure to regret, so Drake interrupted.
Cora bit her lip as she forced herself to not 'retort' to his last remark.
Well, for once in my life, I didn't have a clever 'retort' .
it was now his time to 'retort' the humiliation
Lydia's lips tightened, and she bit back a sharp 'retort' .
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