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A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

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retort

Source Word

retort

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

Japanese Meaning

辛辣な返答、機知に富んだ返し、相手の議論を打ち消すような反論

Her retort left him speechless and shifted the room's laughter to her side.

彼女の鋭い言い返しは彼を言葉も出ないほどにし、場の笑いを彼女の味方に変えた。

Sense（1）

A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

retorts

（ plural ）