RETORTING

9 letters 10 Scrabble points

Definition of RETORTING

verb
  1. To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

  2. To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.

    "to retort the charge of vanity"

  3. To bend or curve back.

    "a retorted line"

Related words: back answer comeback rejoinder
verb
  1. To heat in a retort.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters R E T O R T I N G
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points