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retorted

VERB

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rebut

STRONG

counter crack rejoin repay reply requite respond retaliate return riposte sass squelch top

WEAK

answer back come back at shoot back snap back talk back

Antonyms

STRONG

ask question request take

Example Sentences

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Jan Otto, regional manager of IG Metall in eastern Germany, retorted that the US billionaire should "accept the rules of the game of co-determination and democracy in German companies".

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

When I admonished my 7 year-old for complaining too much during a particularly wonderful excursion, she retorted, “Daddy, complaining is my passion!”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

To which Miller retorted with equal contempt, ‘You certainly did, Major. But tell me one thing: are you flying the same planes you flew in the last war, too?’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

"I didn't start it," retorted a livid Rachel.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“I could choose! I could choose!” retorted Luxa.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins