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retorted

The correct spelling is retorted.

How to pronounce retorted

/ɹɪˈtɔːtɪd/
verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈtɔːtɪd/

Say it like: Ret-ort-ed

The correct spelling is retorted. To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation. For example: "to retort the charge of vanity"

Usage Examples

to retort the charge of vanity

a retorted line

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
  2. 2.To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.
  3. 3.To bend or curve back.
  4. 4.To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
  5. 5.To heat in a retort.

adjective

  1. 1.Interlaced

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