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Meaning of retorting
The primary meaning of the word "retorting" is to respond to someone or something, often in a sharp or witty manner.
Etymology of retorting
The word "retorting" comes from the Old French word "retorter", which means "to twist or turn back", and the Latin word "retortus", which is the past participle of "retorquere", meaning "to twist or turn back"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of responding or replying to someone or something
Synonyms
responding
replying
answering
reacting
retorting
rebutting
refuting
countering
contradicting
opposing
disputing
arguing
debating
discussing
conversing
talking
speaking
addressing
acknowledging
commenting
remarking
noting
observing
noticing
perceived
perceived
riposting
rejoinding
sniping
snapping
lashing
firing
blasting
slamming
hitting
striking
retaliating
counterattacking
defending
justifying
explaining
apologizing
excuses
rationalizing
Definitions
- To respond to someone or something, often in a sharp or witty manner
- * To reply to a remark, comment, or criticism, often with a clever or sarcastic comment
- * To return a comment, remark, or criticism, often with the intention of defending oneself or one's position
Usage Examples
- She retorted to his comment with a witty remark that left the room in stitches
- * He retorted to the criticism by defending his position and explaining his reasoning
- * The company retorted to the allegations by issuing a statement denying any wrongdoing
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
neglecting
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
declining
abstaining
remaining
silent
quiet
unresponsive
unreactive
inactive
passive
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
uninterested
unresponsive
inattentive
unnoticing
unobserving