1. retort

verb. ['ˈriːˌtɔrt'] answer back.

Rhymes with Retort

• agincourt
• airport
• allport
• banwart
• belcourt
• billancourt
• borgwardt
• bridgeport
• cambridgeport
• carport
• coudersport
• davenport
• freeport
• gumport
• harcourt
• jeancourt
• kennebunkport
• kingsport
• lamport
• lefcourt

Sentences with retort

1. Noun, singular or mass
If you can't find humor in the insult, don't pressure yourself to find a witty retort.

2. Verb, base form
If you give in to your urge to retort, you'll be playing into their hands.

Quotes about retort

1. It is never ridicule, but a compliment, that knocks a philosopher off his feet. He is already positioned for every possible counter-attack, counter-argument, and retort...only to find a big bear hug coming his way.
- Criss Jami, Killosophy

2. retort

noun. ['ˈriːˌtɔrt'] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).

3. retort

noun. ['ˈriːˌtɔrt'] a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat.