retorting

rɪˈtɔːrtɪŋ
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Translation of retorting from English into Dutch

Adjective

sharp response

Rareresponding sharply or angrilyRare
scherp reagerend boos reagerend
  • Her retorting comments made the discussion heated.Haar scherp reagerende opmerkingen maakten de discussie verhit.
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Synonyms and analogies of retorting in English

adj.counteringrebuttingMore synonyms

Examples of retorting in a sentence

  • The retorting tone in her voice was unmistakable.
retort
rɪˈtɔːrt
Verb
1.

quick reply

intr.reply quickly or sharply, sometimes with angerintr.
repliek geven terugbijten snauwen pareren
  • He will retort if you question him.Hij zal terugbijten als je hem in twijfel trekt.
2.

argument reversal

tr.Rareuse an argument against its originatortr.Rare
pareren weerleggen terugkaatsen
  • She retorted his criticism back at him.Ze pareerde zijn kritiek terug naar hem.
Noun
1.

conversation

sharp or witty reply to a remark
snedige opmerking gevat antwoord gevatte repliek
  • She gave a quick retort to his comment.Ze gaf een snelle snedige opmerking op zijn commentaar.
2.

chemistry

Datedflask with a long neck for distillationDated
retort fdestillatiekolf distillatiekolf
  • The chemist used a retort for the experiment.De chemicus gebruikte een retort voor het experiment.

Translations of "retorting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
boos reagerendadj.
scherp reagerendadj.
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