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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 re·tort n. Pronunciation: ri- ' to ̇ rt Function: verb Etymology: Latin retortus, past participle of retorquēre, literally, to twist back, hurl back, from re- + torquēre to twist ― more at TORTURE Date: circa 1557 transitive verb 1 : to pay or hurl back : RETURN < retort an insult> 2 a : to make a reply to b : to say in reply 3 : to answer (as an argument) by a counter argument intransitive verb 1 : to answer back usually sharply 2 : to return an argument or charge 3 : RETALIATE ]]> 2 retort n. Function: noun Date: 1600 : a quick, witty, or cutting reply especially : one that turns back or counters the first speaker's words synonyms see ANSWER ]]> 3 re·tort n. Pronunciation: ri- ' to ̇ rt, ' rē- ˌ Function: noun Etymology: Middle French retorte, from Medieval Latin retorta, from Latin, feminine of retortus; from its shape Date: 1605 : a vessel or chamber in which substances are distilled or decomposed by heat 3 retort]]> 4 re·tort n. Pronunciation: ri- ' to ̇ rt, ' rē- ˌ Function: transitive verb Date: 1850 : to treat (as oil shale) by heating in a retort]]>