Definitions for retort
Overview of noun retort
The noun retort has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter
(a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")
2. retort
(a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat)
Overview of verb retort
The verb retort has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (4) retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin
(answer back)
