Overview of noun retort

The noun retort has 2 senses

• rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")


• retort -- (a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat)

Overview of verb retort

The verb retort has 1 sense

• retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin -- (answer back)