Daily Word: RETORT

re·tort

  [ri-tawrt] 

~ verb (used with object)

DEFINITION: 1)To reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to. 2)To return (an accusation, epithet, etc.) upon the person uttering it. 3)To answer (an argument or the like) by another to the contrary.

~ noun

DEFINITION: 4)A severe, incisive, or witty reply, especially one that counters a first speaker's statement,argument, etc.5) The act of retorting.

SENTENCE: Some people don't listen carefully, because before you finish your statement they are already offering their retort.