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Definition of Retortions
1. retortion [n] - See also: retortion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Retortions
Literary usage of Retortions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Journal of International Law by American Society of International Law (1907)
"... retortions, pacific blockades, and war, it would seem that the sanction—that
is, the penalty predicated upon the element of force demanded—is present. ..."
2. The Letters of Charles Lamb by Charles Lamb, Alfred Ainger (1904)
"Those face-contortions, retortions, distortions have the merriness of antics.
Nature meant them for farce—not so pleasant to the actor, indeed; but Grimaldi ..."
3. The Works of Charles Lamb: to which are prefixed his letters, and a sketch by Charles Lamb (1871)
"I deny that Nature meant us to sympathize with agonies. Those face-contortions,
retortions, distortions have the merriness of antics ..."
4. The Gentleman's Magazine (1848)
"Those face-contortions, retortions, distortions, have the merriness of antics.
Nature meant them for farce. Not so pleasant to the actor, indeed. ..."
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