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retort
/rɪˈtɔːt/
noun
riposta
Also
cięta riposta(f)
Definition
A quick, clever, or angry reply to a statement or question, often in response to a criticism.
Examples
She made a sharp retort to his rude comment.
Odpowiedziała mu ostrą ripostą na jego niegrzeczny komentarz.
His quick retort silenced the heckler in the audience.
Jego szybka riposta uciszyła krzykacza na widowni.
Collocations
sharp retortquick retortangry retort
verb
odparować
Also
ripostować
Definition
To reply quickly and often angrily or humorously to a statement or accusation.
Examples
'I'm not afraid,' she retorted, looking him straight in the eye.
„Nie boję się” – odparowała, patrząc mu prosto w oczy.
He retorted that it was none of her business.
Odparował, że to nie jej sprawa.
Collocations
retort sharplyretort angrilyretort with
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