English to Frisian Meaning of retort - retort

Retort :

retort

noun

antwurd, insolent antwurd, impertinent antwurd, wraak, lean, gesicht, rude antwurd

verb

wraak

Retort :: retortRetorted :: retortedRetorting :: retortingRetorts :: retorts

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Definitions of retort in English

Noun(1) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one(2) a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
Verb(1) answer back

Examples of retort in English

(1) Cordelia rolled her eyes, but was too tired to give a scathing retort .(2) Jamie was about to retort the remark made by someone behind Maddie but found her words stuck in her throat as that person slowly came into view.(3) He drew away slowly, with no angry retort to throw back at her.(4) Keziah tried to think up a suitably sarcastic retort quickly, but her mind was blank.(5) Everyone discreetly turned his or her head towards Jordan, ready for the retort , and the angry outburst, but he merely shrugged.(6) she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort(7) Christopher clenched his jaw, fighting back the sharp retort and the wave of agony-driven rage as the carriage lurched to a stop outside the Donovan home.(8) The in situ process may not require mine workings or large surface plant facilities to crush and retort the shale, and it avoids the necessity of removing overburden and waste shale to dumps with its consequent environmental problems.(9) Before Roman could open his mouth to retort , Lenore answered.(10) Trent breathed in deeply, fighting the urge to retort something regrettable.(11) I opened my mouth to retort but couldn't quite come up with anything witty or smart or right.(12) it was now his time to retort the humiliation(13) Andra had to literally bite her tongue to hold back the sharp retort quickly forming there.(14) Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing retort .(15) Lydia's lips tightened, and she bit back a sharp retort .(16) he was resolute to retort the charge of treason on his foes

Related Phrases of retort

(1) retort stand ::

retort stand

Related Phrases of retort

(1) retort stand ::

retort stand

Synonyms

Noun

1. answer ::

antwurd

2. reply ::

antwurdzje

3. response ::

antwurd

4. return ::

weromkomme

5. counter ::

loket

6. rejoinder ::

rejoinder

7. riposte ::

riposte

9. comeback ::

kom werom

Verb

10. answer ::

antwurd

11. reply ::

antwurdzje

12. respond ::

beäntwurdzje

13. say in response ::

sizze as antwurd

14. return ::

weromkomme

15. counter ::

loket

16. rejoin ::

it lidmaatskip fersiket

17. riposte ::

riposte

18. retaliate ::

retaliate

19. snap back ::

snap werom

Different Forms

retort, retorted, retorting, retorts

Word Example from TV Shows

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Examples of retort from TV Shows

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