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retorted

VERB

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rebut

STRONG

counter crack rejoin repay reply requite respond retaliate return riposte sass squelch top

WEAK

answer back come back at shoot back snap back talk back

Antonyms

STRONG

ask question request take

Example Sentences

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That's just the EU's opening position at the start of negotiations, he retorted.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Bogota retorted Thursday with a matching 30-percent "corrective action" on about 20 unspecified products, for now.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Comey promptly retorted with an existential attack on Halligan: His lawyers argued that she had no power to charge him or James or anyone else because she had been invalidly appointed to the office.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2025

“It’s a very good one for you,” retorted Jo in a low voice.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott