retort

Meanings

• noun

  a quick and clever response, especially one designed to put down an opponent or deflate a situation.

  - "His retort to her criticism was a witty comeback."
  - "The debate between the two politicians was filled with sharp retorts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈtɔːt/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɪˈtɔːt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

back answer , comeback , rejoinder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retort
fort , report , port

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Variants

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retort , retorted , retorting , retorts , retort pouch

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a return shot' or 'a shot fired in response', from Old French 'retort', 'turn back'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'retort' is related to the word 'retaliate'.

2. The term 'retort' is also used in chemistry to describe a container used to heat a liquid or gas.

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Related Concepts

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1. comeback: A retort that is a clever response to an insult or criticism, often used to defuse a tense situation or turn the tables on the opponent.

2. riposte: A retort or response in fencing, where the fencer counters an opponent's attack with a swift and precise strike.

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Culture

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In literature, retorts are often used in dialogues to add humor, wit, or drama. In art and music, retorts can refer to a response or reply to a previous work or idea.

How to Memorize "retort"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'retort' as a quick and clever response, like a bullet fired back in response to an attack.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retort' with quick wit and cleverness, like a clever comeback in a debate or argument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R is for Retort, a clever response to put down an opponent or deflate a situation.'

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