<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to.</li><li>to return (an accusation, epithet, etc.) upon the person uttering it.</li><li>to answer (an argument or the like) by another to the contrary.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a severe, incisive, or witty reply, especially one that counters a first speaker's statement, argument, etc.</li><li>the act of retorting.</li></ul>