retort in Tamil
retort in Tamil is எதிர்த்து பேசு — retort means a sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
retort in Tamil
எதிர்த்து பேசு
Pronounced: etirttu pēcu
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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Frequently asked questions
retort என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"retort" in Tamil is எதிர்த்து பேசு. 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 எதிர்த்து பேசு?
"retort" in Tamil is எதிர்த்து பேசு, pronounced "etirttu pēcu".
How do you use "retort" in a sentence?
Example: "Her retort left him speechless." In Tamil, "retort" is எதிர்த்து பேசு.
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