retort
retorta
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.
translation of 'retort'
verb
replicar,
devolverse
noun
réplica,
retorta
example
It is human nature that if you are insulted by someone, you will 'retort' the insult.
Cordelia rolled her eyes, but was too tired to give a scathing 'retort' .
I debated whether to 'retort' with a witty comeback or to not pay attention to him.
Having a 'retort' ready for the reply I had expected - time for us to get some sleep - I was caught off guard and stared at him.
he was resolute to 'retort' the charge of treason on his foes
Keziah tried to think up a suitably sarcastic 'retort' quickly, but her mind was blank.
I opened my mouth to 'retort' but couldn't quite come up with anything witty or smart or right.
The furnace which was used to 'retort' the ore was previously taken off location so little or no above ground structures were left.
I resisted the urge to 'retort'
It was an angry 'retort' , and I tried to control the edge in my voice.
he was resolute to 'retort' the charge of treason on his foes
It takes every ounce of self-control that I have to not 'retort' back with a scathing remark about what a fool she is.
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.
Quin looked as though he might 'retort' with some snide remark he was sure to regret, so Drake interrupted.
Trent breathed in deeply, fighting the urge to 'retort' something regrettable.
I bit my tongue to stop the sarcastic 'retort' from leaving my mouth.
Tairo fought back the need to 'retort' , feeling helpless and angry at the same time.
Before Roman could open his mouth to 'retort' , Lenore answered.
Cora bit her lip as she forced herself to not 'retort' to his last remark.
Morgan opened her mouth for a cutting 'retort' , then abruptly closed it again.
Andra had to literally bite her tongue to hold back the sharp 'retort' quickly forming there.
Delilah was about to 'retort' with some witty comeback, but stopped when she saw the soirée waiting outside on the street to greet them.
Lydia's lips tightened, and she bit back a sharp 'retort' .
Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing 'retort' .
Well, for once in my life, I didn't have a clever 'retort' .
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.
I opened my mouth to make an angry 'retort' , but Mom said, quietly, ‘Liss, we need to talk.’
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.
it was now his time to 'retort' the humiliation
it was now his time to 'retort' the humiliation
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