retorted

Meanings

• to give a sharp, sudden, or caustic reply, especially in a heated argument or disagreement.

  - "During the political debate, Candidate A retorted with a harsh comment towards Candidate B."
  - "In the heated exchange between the two siblings, one retorted with an insult, escalating the situation further."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈtɔɹtɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707591"

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Synonyms

back answer , comeback , rejoinder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retorted
retorted , ported , sorted , reported , conported , disported , re-sorted , misreported , re-ported

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Variants

List of all variants of retorted that leads to same result
retort , retorted , retorting , retorts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'retorted' comes from the Old French word 'retorner', which means 'to turn back' or 'to give a sharp reply'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to specifically refer to the act of giving a sharp, sudden, or caustic reply in a heated argument or disagreement.

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