retorted

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US/ɹɪˈtɔɹtɪd/UK/ɹɪˈtɔːtɪd/

A form of retort — A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of retort

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Cite this entry
APA

retorted. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retorted

MLA

“retorted.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retorted. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retorted,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retorted.

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