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1. retort - noun

· a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

Synonym(s): rejoinder, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter

Hypernym(s): reply, response




2. retort - noun

· a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

Hypernym(s): vessel




3. retort - verb

· answer back

Synonym(s): come_back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin

Hypernym(s): answer, reply, respond





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