retort bitterly

Frequency: 6.80.9 per million words

to reply with deep anger and disappointment

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Examples (10)

  • "I never asked for this," she retorted bitterly, tears welling in her eyes.
  • When accused of betrayal, he could only retort bitterly about broken promises.
  • "You wouldn't understand," the old man retorted bitterly, recalling his past hardships.
  • She retorted bitterly that all her efforts had been in vain.
  • After years of neglect, he retorted bitterly to his family's sudden concern.
  • The dismissed employee retorted bitterly about the unfair treatment.
  • "Is that all you have to say?" he retorted bitterly, slamming the door.
  • She heard him retort bitterly about the injustice of the system.
  • He was expected to apologize, but instead, he retorted bitterly with accusations.
  • Even after all these years, she still tends to retort bitterly when the topic comes up.