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Definition of retorted : of Retort

Synonyms:

fended, secured, safeguarded, opposed, argued, saved, protected, guarded, buffered, barricaded, sustained, shielded, screened, warded, backfired, counterattacked, policed, covered, sheltered, upheld, supported, barred, averted, resisted

answered, responded, countercharged, expounded, countered, echoed, returned, rebutted, explained, replied, acknowledged, came back, counter-accused

reciprocated, reprised, avenged, revenged, repaid, exchanged, counteracted, returned fire, redressed, retaliated

justified, denied, objected, reacted, refuted, defended

Usage examples:

• " It would seem that he has been quick, and has returned much sooner," retorted Phoebicius. - "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers.
• " I am," retorted Patches. - "When A Man's A Man", Harold Bell Wright.
• " Or you," retorted John. - "New Faces", Myra Kelly.