Translation of "retort" into Dutch

retort, repliek, antwoord are the top translations of "retort" into Dutch.

retort verb noun grammar

A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator. [..]

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English-Dutch dictionary

  • retort

    flask used for distillation [..]

    A good prompter in each cellar window whispering cutting retorts would mean shy people had the last laugh

    Een goede souffleur in elk kelderraam fluisteren snijden retorten zou betekenen dat verlegen mensen had het laatst lachen

  • repliek

    Oh, well, allow me to retort

    Sta mij toe je van repliek te dienen

  • antwoord

    noun neuter

    He retorted: “I know that you are reading certain books, and those books are poisonous.

    Daarop antwoordde hij vinnig: „Ik weet dat je bepaalde boeken leest, en die boeken zijn vergif.

  • Less frequent translations

    • weerwoord
    • reactie
    • dupliek
    • ontzenuwing
    • tegenbewijs
    • bescheid
    • wederwoord
    • weerlegging
    • terugslag
    • weerslag
    • scherp antwoord
    • Retort
    • terugslaan
    • afslaan
    • pareren
    • terugstoten

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