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retort meaning in Tamil

எதிர்த்து பேசு etirttu pēcu

/ɹɪˈtɔːt/US/ɹɪˈtɔɹt/

retort in Tamil: எதிர்த்து பேசு (etirttu pēcu). In English, retort means a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

Tamil words for retort

to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation
எதிர்த்து பேசு etirttu pēcu

English meaning of retort

  1. noun A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
  2. verb To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
  3. verb To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.
  4. verb To bend or curve back.

Full definition of retort

retort in a sentence

  • He countered her insult with a clever retort.
  • to retort the charge of vanity

Synonyms of retort

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Questions about retort in Tamil

What is the meaning of retort in Tamil?
Retort in Tamil is எதிர்த்து பேசு (etirttu pēcu).
retort என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Retort: எதிர்த்து பேசு (etirttu pēcu).
What does retort mean in English?
Retort means a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

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