retort

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹɪˈtɔɹt/

Verb

To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation. / To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.

Japanese Meaning

辛辣で機知に富んだ返答をすること / 相手の発言や攻撃に対して反論し、議論の主導権を逆転させるような返答をすること

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は冷静でいようとしたが、彼に怠け者だと非難されると、自分の方が締め切りを守らなかったことを列挙して言い返さずにはいられなかった。

Details

Sense（1）

To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

“It is a pity,” he retorted with aggravating meekness, “that they do not use a little common sense. The case resembles that of Columbus' egg, and is every bit as simple. […]”

Google Translation / DeepL Translation