retort

noun & verb31 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

a reply that is both intelligent and amusing

a fast and clever reply

a reply that is critical and possibly unkind

an intelligent and well-phrased reply

a reply given in anger

a reply that uses irony to mock or convey contempt

a reply that is severely critical and harsh

to give a retort

to think of and say a retort

to stop oneself from saying a retort

to provoke a retort from someone

to cause someone to give a retort

to receive a retort in response

to reply in a sudden and critical way

to reply with anger

to reply in an angry and excited way

to reply in a mocking or ironic way

to reply in a passionate, angry, or excited way

to reply with extreme anger

to reply in a fast manner

to reply in a cruel or severe way

to reply with deep anger and disappointment

to reply in a quiet and controlled way

to reply in a way that shows you feel you are being criticized

to reply in an unfriendly way, without emotion

to reply with anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong

to reply in a calm and confident way

to reply in a severely critical way

to reply in a way that is amusing but said in a serious way

to reply in a light-hearted and amusing way

to reply in a silly or immature way