All 5 Uses
retort
in
The Scorch Trials
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- "Those freaks aren't breaking through the window bars anytime soon," Frypan retorted.†
p. 11.9 *retorted = quickly replied
- "Oh, come on," Minho retorted.†
p. 66.8
- "No, you slim it," Minho retorted, pointing at Newt.†
p. 71.3
- Minho retorted.†
p. 103.1
- Thomas's gaze had lowered while he'd delivered the depressing sentiment and he looked up sharply at Newt's retort.†
p. 141.4retort = quickly reply
Definitions:
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(1)
(retort as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)