transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪtɔ:(r)t ]
( retorts, retorting, retorted)
To retort means to reply angrily to someone. ( WRITTEN )
Was he afraid, he was asked. ‘Afraid of what?’ he retorted...
Others retort that strong central power is a dangerous thing in Russia.
VERB : V with quote , V that
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Retort is also a noun.
His sharp retort clearly made an impact.
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