Synonyms & related words for retort

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of retort — including rejoinder, riposte, comeback, rebuttal, counterblast, response. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to retort

Explore words related to retort — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include counterreply, refutation, tubulure, counterargument, responded, rebutter, quipster, remark. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for retort

Common synonyms for retort include rejoinder, riposte, comeback, rebuttal, counterblast, response, reply, quip — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does retort come from?

The word retort breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -tort, from Latin torqueo (“twist”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.