retorting

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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. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of retort
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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