Synonyms of retorted

retorted

verb

past tense of retort

as in replied

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction

when told she couldn't have it, she retorted, "Fine, I didn't want it anyway!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replied
• responded
• answered
• reacted
• rejoined
• riposted
• returned
• commented
• remarked
• came back
• acknowledged
• explained
• countered
• defended
• corresponded
• denied
• communicated
• rebutted
• refuted
• fielded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asked
• inquired
• questioned
• examined
• challenged
• interrogated
• pumped
• grilled
• surveyed
• queried
• quizzed
• cross-examined
• polled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retorted

As Saints retorted, Williams hit him with a backhand slap. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026

Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue. — Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025

Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026

Morgan retorted several of his statements. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026

Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026

Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026

After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026