Retort and React

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Retort verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

Usage example: when told she couldn't have it, she retorted, “Fine, I didn't want it anyway!”

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React and retort are semantically related in speech topic. In some cases you can use "React" instead a verb "Retort".

Nearby Words: retorted, retorting

React verb - To act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence).

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Retort and react are semantically related in speech topic. You can use "Retort" instead a verb "React".

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