retortion
Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɔːʃ(ə)n/
Definition of retortion
noun
Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense 'bending or turning backwards'): from retort1, perhaps on the pattern of contortion
late 16th century (in the sense 'bending or turning backwards'): from retort1, perhaps on the pattern of contortion
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