Definition of Rejoinder

1. Noun. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). "It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

Exact synonyms: Comeback, Counter, Replication, Retort, Return, Riposte
Specialized synonyms: Back Talk, Backtalk, Lip, Mouth, Sass, Sassing
Generic synonyms: Reply, Response
Derivative terms: Come Back, Counter, Retort, Return, Return, Riposte

2. Noun. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication.
Generic synonyms: Pleading
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Rejoinder

1. n. An answer to a reply; or, in general, an answer or reply.

2. v. i. To make a rejoinder.

Definition of Rejoinder

1. Noun. (legal) defendant's answer to the replication. ¹

2. Noun. A quick response that involves disagreement or is witty; especially an answer to a reply. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To issue a rejoinder. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To say as a rejoinder. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rejoinder

1. joinder [n -S] - See also: joinder

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rejoinder

rejiggle
rejigs
rejoiced
rejoicement
rejoicements
rejoicer
rejoicers
rejoices
rejoicest
rejoiceth
rejoicing
rejoicingly
rejoicings
rejoin
rejoinder (current term)
rejoindered
rejoindering
rejoinders
rejoindure
rejoined
rejoining
rejoins
rejoint
rejolt
rejolted
rejolting
rejolts
rejon
rejoneador

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