Comeback and Retort

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Comeback

Comeback noun - A quick witty response.

Usage example: always ready with a comeback for every insult

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Retort is a synonym for comeback in response topic. In some cases you can use "Retort" instead the word "Comeback" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like ask. popular alternative

Retort

Retort noun - A quick witty response.

Usage example: she responded to the heckler with a scathing but hilarious retort that instantly won over the audience

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Comeback is a synonym for retort in ask topic. You can use "Comeback" instead the word "Retort" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as reply, snappy answer. informal substitute

Nearby Words: retorted, retorting

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good	good comeback	good retort
common	common comeback	common retort
short	short comeback	short retort
obvious	obvious comeback	obvious retort
Other adjectives: real, scathing, quick, witty, possible, epic, snappy, awesome.

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