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Definition of Retort
1. Verb. Answer back. "They retort that there was a traffic accident "
Generic synonyms: Answer, Reply, Respond
Derivative terms: Comeback, Return, Riposte
2. Noun. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). ; "It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Specialized synonyms: Back Talk, Backtalk, Lip, Mouth, Sass, Sassing
Generic synonyms: Reply, Response
Derivative terms: Come Back, Counter, Return, Return, Riposte
3. Noun. A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat.
Definition of Retort
1. v. t. To bend or curve back; as, a retorted line.
2. v. i. To return an argument or a charge; to make a severe reply.
3. n. The return of, or reply to, an argument, charge, censure, incivility, taunt, or witticism; a quick and witty or severe response.
Definition of Retort
1. Noun. A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback. ¹
2. Noun. (chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation. ¹
3. Noun. A container in which material is subjected to high temperatures as part of an industrial manufacturing process, especially during the smelting and forging of metal. ¹
4. Verb. To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation. ¹
5. Verb. To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator. ¹
6. Verb. To heat in a retort. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Retort
1. to answer back sharply [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Retort
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1. The return of, or reply to, an argument, charge, censure, incivility, taunt, or witticism; a quick and witty or severe response. "This is called the retort courteous." (Shak)
2. [F. Retorte (cf. Sp. Retorta), fr. L. Retortus, p. P. Of retorquere. So named from its bent shape. See Retort.