retort

1 a quick witty response she responded to the heckler with a scathing but hilarious retort that instantly won over the audience Synonyms comeback, repartee, riposte Related Words squelch; back talk; crack, quip, sally, wisecrack, witticism, zinger; cut, insult, put-down

2 something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question the salesclerk responded to my query about the price with a brusque retort Synonyms comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, response, answer, returnRelated Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutationNear Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, surveyAntonyms inquiry, query, question