Retorting
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts9 letters
Definition of Retorting
verb
- 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.
"to retort the charge of vanity"
- To bend or curve back.
"a retorted line"
- To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
Anagrams of Retorting
No exact anagrams found for "retorting". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
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t1
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n1
g2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Retorting
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Retorting"
Retorting is a 9-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Retorting" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retorting" is a medium-scoring word.