Collocations with "retort"

To answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way.

To reply in an angry or sharp way.

to reply quickly in an angry or witty way

to reply sharply in a sarcastic manner

to make a quick, sharp reply in a controlled manner

to answer an accusation or remark sharply and defensively

to make a sharp or witty reply in a dry manner

A quick, clever, and often amusing answer or reply.

To reply in an angry or sharp way.

To answer someone quickly in an angry or witty way, but with a light-hearted intention.

to receive a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive reply to a remark

to reply to someone in a quick and angry or funny way, but in an immature manner