English to French Meaning of retort - cornue

Retort :

cornue

noun

cornue, rétorsion, censurer, répondre, réponse insolente, réponse impertinente, vengeance, récompense, visage, réponse grossière

verb

rebond, cornue, vengeance

Retort :: cornueRetorted :: rétorquaRetorting :: autoclavageRetorts :: cornues

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Definitions of retort in English

Noun(1) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one(2) a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
Verb(1) answer back

Examples of retort in English

(1) Cordelia rolled her eyes, but was too tired to give a scathing retort .(2) Jamie was about to retort the remark made by someone behind Maddie but found her words stuck in her throat as that person slowly came into view.(3) He drew away slowly, with no angry retort to throw back at her.(4) Keziah tried to think up a suitably sarcastic retort quickly, but her mind was blank.(5) Everyone discreetly turned his or her head towards Jordan, ready for the retort , and the angry outburst, but he merely shrugged.(6) she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort(7) Christopher clenched his jaw, fighting back the sharp retort and the wave of agony-driven rage as the carriage lurched to a stop outside the Donovan home.(8) The in situ process may not require mine workings or large surface plant facilities to crush and retort the shale, and it avoids the necessity of removing overburden and waste shale to dumps with its consequent environmental problems.(9) Before Roman could open his mouth to retort , Lenore answered.(10) Trent breathed in deeply, fighting the urge to retort something regrettable.(11) I opened my mouth to retort but couldn't quite come up with anything witty or smart or right.(12) it was now his time to retort the humiliation(13) Andra had to literally bite her tongue to hold back the sharp retort quickly forming there.(14) Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing retort .(15) Lydia's lips tightened, and she bit back a sharp retort .(16) he was resolute to retort the charge of treason on his foes

Related Phrases of retort

(1) retort stand ::

support cornue

Related Phrases of retort

(1) retort stand ::

support cornue

Synonyms

Noun

1. answer ::

répondre

2. reply ::

répondre

3. response ::

réponse

4. return ::

revenir

5. counter ::

compteur

6. rejoinder ::

réplique

7. riposte ::

riposte

9. comeback ::

reviens

Verb

10. answer ::

répondre

11. reply ::

répondre

12. respond ::

répondre

13. say in response ::

dire en réponse

14. return ::

revenir

15. counter ::

compteur

16. rejoin ::

rejoindre

17. riposte ::

riposte

18. retaliate ::

user de représailles

19. snap back ::

se remettre très vite

Different Forms

retort, retorted, retorting, retorts

Word Example from TV Shows

Well, let me just tell you. While I do not currently have a RETORT...

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Examples of retort from TV Shows

Well, let me just tell you. While I do not currently have a RETORT...

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