retort indignantly

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

to reply quickly in an angry or witty way

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Examples (20)

  • She retorted indignantly when accused of cheating.
  • "It's none of your business!" she retorted indignantly when asked about her salary.
  • "How dare you say that!" he retorted indignantly.
  • He retorted indignantly that he had never cheated on an exam in his life.
  • The politician retorted indignantly to the baseless allegations.
  • When accused of laziness, the employee retorted indignantly, listing all his accomplishments.
  • He would often retort indignantly if challenged on his opinions.
  • "I am not a child!" the teenager retorted indignantly to his mother's instructions.
  • Despite the unfair criticism, she managed to retort indignantly with a sharp wit.
  • She indignantly retorted that the accusations against her were completely baseless.
  • "That's a lie!" she retorted indignantly, her voice trembling slightly.
  • The politician retorted indignantly to the reporter's suggestion of corruption.
  • The child retorted indignantly when his favorite toy was taken away.
  • "How can you say such a thing?" he retorted indignantly, his face turning red with anger.
  • "I don't appreciate your tone," he retorted indignantly, standing his ground.
  • They indignantly retorted that they had paid for the damage in full.
  • To their surprise, she retorted indignantly, refusing to back down.
  • "That's simply not true," she retorted indignantly during the heated debate.
  • The lawyer retorted indignantly to the prosecutor's insinuations.
  • After being told to leave, he retorted indignantly that he had every right to be there.