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to retort
01
retrucar, replicar
to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner
Intransitive: to retort with a remark
Exemplos
During the argument, Sarah retorted with a pointed remark that left her opponent momentarily speechless.
Durante a discussão, Sarah retrucou com um comentário afiado que deixou seu oponente momentaneamente sem palavras.
Retort
01
a quick, often sharp or witty reply to a question or remark
Exemplos
The teacher 's retort corrected the student without embarrassing him.
02
a sealed vessel used for distillation or decomposition of substances by heat
Exemplos
Ancient alchemists used retorts made of glass or clay.
