retort in Russian
retort in Russian is парирование, ко́лба, рето́рта — retort means a sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
retort in Russian
парирование
Pronounced: parirovaniye
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
ко́лба
Pronounced: kolba
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
рето́рта
Pronounced: retorta
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
отбрить
Pronounced: otbrit
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
парировать
Pronounced: parirovat
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
What does "retort" mean?
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noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
"Her retort left him speechless."
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verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
""I could say the same about you," she retorted."
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noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.
"The chemist heated the mixture in a glass retort."
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retort in a sentence
- Her retort left him speechless.
- "At least I have a job," was his quick retort.
- "I could say the same about you," she retorted.
- He retorted that it was none of her business.
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What is "retort" in Russian?
"retort" in Russian is парирование, ко́лба, рето́рта. retort means: A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
How do you pronounce парирование?
"retort" in Russian is парирование, pronounced "parirovaniye".
How do you use "retort" in a sentence?
Example: "Her retort left him speechless." In Russian, "retort" is парирование, ко́лба, рето́рта.
Are there other ways to say "retort" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "retort": парирование, ко́лба, рето́рта, отбрить, парировать.
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