Answer
Answer noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: the standard answer of “Fine, thank you” when asked, “How are you?”
Comeback is a synonym for answer in reply topic. In some cases you can use "Comeback" instead the word "Answer" as a noun or a verb. informal substitute
Comeback
Comeback noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: regardless of the question posed by the prosecutor, the witness had a plausible comeback
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