retort (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɔːrt/
Definition
To reply quickly and sharply, often angrily or angrily, to something that has been said.
Examples
She retorted that he was being unfair.
He retorted with a sarcastic comment.
When accused of lying, he retorted, 'That's not true!'
How to Use retort
- retort to (prepositional phrase)
- To reply to someone or something. — "She retorted to his question with a smile."
- retort that (collocation)
- To reply to something by stating a fact or opinion. — "He retorted that he had already finished the work."
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