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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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retorted

The ICC retorted Tuesday, saying the US sanctions "undermine the rule of law."

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

“She is the one who is unacceptable,” Trump retorted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

“Steve, it is time for you to drop out,” Bianco retorted in a video posted to social media soon after.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

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

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

"I am happy with my looks as they are," Wolf retorted.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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