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

Swimmers never attend opening ceremonies, Evans retorted when Billy Payne, president and chief executive of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, asked her to run the penultimate leg of the torch relay. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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

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

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

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

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