2syllables
retort
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retort is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, retort is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofretort
1noun
- A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
1verb
- To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
- To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.
Example: "to retort the charge of vanity"
- To bend or curve back.
Example: "a retorted line"
- To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
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