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