She was so angry that she didn't know how to retort
He was known for his quick wit and sharp retorts
“That's not true!” she retorted, her voice rising in anger
He couldn't think of a suitable retort at the time
The comedian's quick retorts kept the audience laughing
Hey, I just saw a video of a cat trying to catch a laser pointer and it completely cheered me up. What usually brightens your day?
Honestly, usually a witty comeback to a rude comment. I guess I'm a bit of a contrarian. I find myself wanting to retort when someone says something dumb.
That's funny! What's the most satisfying thing someone has ever said that made you feel like you'd nailed the perfect *retort*?
She offered a sharp retort to his accusation
She replied to his accusation with a sharp and witty comeback
Her response to his accusation was quick and cutting
She delivered a stinging reply to his charge
She answered his accusation with a clever and sarcastic remark