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retort

Retort vs Responce - What's the difference?

retort | responce |

Responce is likely misspelled.


Responce has no English definition.

As a noun retort

is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

As a verb retort

is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

Retort vs Retaliate - What's the difference?

retort | retaliate |


As verbs the difference between retort and retaliate

is that retort is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or retort can be to heat in a retort while retaliate is to do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

As a noun retort

is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

Retort vs Counter - What's the difference?

retort | counter |

Counter is a synonym of retort.



As nouns the difference between retort and counter

is that retort is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback while counter is an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

As verbs the difference between retort and counter

is that retort is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation while counter is to contradict, oppose.

As an adverb counter is

contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.

As an adjective counter is

contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Reposit vs Retort - What's the difference?

reposit | retort |


As verbs the difference between reposit and retort

is that reposit is to cause to rest or stay; to lay away; to lodge, as for safety or preservation; to place; to store while retort is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or retort can be to heat in a retort.

As a noun retort is

a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

Retort vs Retorter - What's the difference?

retort | retorter |


As nouns the difference between retort and retorter

is that retort is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation while retorter is one who retorts.

As a verb retort

is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or retort can be to heat in a retort.

Retort vs Asteismus - What's the difference?

retort | asteismus |


As nouns the difference between retort and asteismus

is that retort is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation while asteismus is (rhetoric) witty dialog or response.

As a verb retort

is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or retort can be to heat in a retort.

Retort vs Backword - What's the difference?

retort | backword |


As nouns the difference between retort and backword

is that retort is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation while backword is a contention, retort, or reply.

As a verb retort

is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or retort can be to heat in a retort.

Retort vs Culb - What's the difference?

retort | culb |


As nouns the difference between retort and culb

is that retort is a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback while culb is a glass retort.

As a verb retort

is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

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