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| 1. | [ verb ] answer back | |
| Synonyms: | retort return rejoin come_back repay | |
| Related terms: | answer rejoinder | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | |
| Synonyms: | comeback retort counter return replication rejoinder | |
| Examples: | "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" |
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| Related terms: | reply sass retort counter return | |
