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Antonyms
1. retort
verb. ['ˈriːˌtɔrt'] answer back.
Synonyms
- come back
- answer
- repay
- riposte
- rejoin
- reply
- return
Antonyms
- take
- disappearance
- refrain
- neutral
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Rhymes with Retort
- agincourt
- airport
- allport
- banwart
- belcourt
- billancourt
- borgwardt
- bridgeport
- cambridgeport
- carport
- coudersport
- davenport
- freeport
- gumport
- harcourt
- jeancourt
- kennebunkport
- kingsport
- lamport
- lefcourt
Sentences with retort
1. Noun, singular or mass
If you can't find humor in the insult, don't pressure yourself to find a witty retort.
2. Verb, base form
If you give in to your urge to retort, you'll be playing into their hands.
Quotes about retort
1. It is never ridicule, but a compliment, that knocks a philosopher off his feet. He is already positioned for every possible counter-attack, counter-argument, and retort...only to find a big bear hug coming his way.
- Criss Jami, Killosophy
2. retort
noun. ['ˈriːˌtɔrt'] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).
Synonyms
- sass
- riposte
- sassing
- backtalk
- rejoinder
- replication
- comeback
- reply
- back talk
- response
- return
- counter
- lip
Antonyms
- ground stroke
- volley
- clear
- stay in place
3. retort
noun. ['ˈriːˌtɔrt'] a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat.
Synonyms
- alembic
- vessel
Antonyms
- whisper
- shout
- specify