| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| retort | (noun) a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat | - |
| (noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | Synonyms: comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, return, riposte | |
| tort | (noun) (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought | Synonyms: civil wrong |