retort
അര്ധസെഞ്ചുറിയാണ്
definition
verb
“No need to be rude,” retorted Isabel
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
it was now his time to retort the humiliation
repay (an insult or injury).
noun
she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort
a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive reply to a remark.
The smelters will require 25000 tons of charcoal per annum which will be produced in retorts supplied by the Belgium company, Lambiotte.
a container or furnace for carrying out a chemical process on a large or industrial scale.
example
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.
Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing 'retort' .
It takes every ounce of self-control that I have to not 'retort' back with a scathing remark about what a fool she is.
It is human nature that if you are insulted by someone, you will 'retort' the insult.
Keziah tried to think up a suitably sarcastic 'retort' quickly, but her mind was blank.
It was an angry 'retort' , and I tried to control the edge in my voice.
Without letting him answer or 'retort' she rode back towards the lake.
he was resolute to 'retort' the charge of treason on his foes
The furnace which was used to 'retort' the ore was previously taken off location so little or no above ground structures were left.
Everyone discreetly turned his or her head towards Jordan, ready for the 'retort' , and the angry outburst, but he merely shrugged.
it was now his time to 'retort' the humiliation
I bit my tongue to stop the sarcastic 'retort' from leaving my mouth.
He drew away slowly, with no angry 'retort' to throw back at her.
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.
Cordelia rolled her eyes, but was too tired to give a scathing 'retort' .
Andra had to literally bite her tongue to hold back the sharp 'retort' quickly forming there.
I resisted the urge to 'retort'
Delilah was about to 'retort' with some witty comeback, but stopped when she saw the soirée waiting outside on the street to greet them.
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.
Well, for once in my life, I didn't have a clever 'retort' .
she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting 'retort'
Morgan opened her mouth for a cutting 'retort' , then abruptly closed it again.
Jake was about to 'retort' with a very rude comment when pain flared up through his body, causing him to cry out.
Lydia's lips tightened, and she bit back a sharp 'retort' .
I opened my mouth to 'retort' but couldn't quite come up with anything witty or smart or right.
Cora bit her lip as she forced herself to not 'retort' to his last remark.
Trent breathed in deeply, fighting the urge to 'retort' something regrettable.
I opened my mouth to make an angry 'retort' , but Mom said, quietly, ‘Liss, we need to talk.’
Having a 'retort' ready for the reply I had expected - time for us to get some sleep - I was caught off guard and stared at him.
Quin looked as though he might 'retort' with some snide remark he was sure to regret, so Drake interrupted.
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