Synonyms of retorting

retorting

verb

present participle of retort

as in responding

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

• responding
• replying
• answering
• reacting
• riposting
• commenting
• returning
• rejoining
• coming back
• acknowledging
• explaining
• remarking
• corresponding
• countering
• communicating
• defending
• refuting
• rebutting
• denying
• fielding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asking
• questioning
• inquiring
• pumping
• examining
• interrogating
• challenging
• grilling
• surveying
• quizzing
• cross-examining
• querying
• polling