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retort

English

  1. 🔊 a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
  2. 🔊 a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
    “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
  3. 🔊 answer back

Spanish

  1. 🔊 retrucar to retort
  2. 🔊 réplica retort, comeback, rejoinder, repartee (sharp or witty response)

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