definition of
[retort]

[1] #1 retort v. [come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin] answer back. wn

[2] #2 retort n. [rejoinder, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher". wn

[3] #3 retort n. a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat. wn