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Definition
a quick reply to a question or remark — especially a witty or critical one
- Alec muttered a retort into his coffee.Chapter 11 (30% in)
- "I propose a trade," Clary said quickly, cutting off Lily's tirade and Jacob's retort.Chapter 14 (76% in)
- It flipped twice in the air and sank point-first into Blackwell's throat, cutting off his growling retort.Chapter 22 (80% in)
There are no more uses of "retort" in City of Bones.
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