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noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Examples
- 1.it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
Synonyms
- rejoinder 1
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- return 8
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- riposte 1
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- replication 3
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- comeback 1
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- counter 6
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
