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rejoinder
(r/I/'/dZ///Oi//nd/@/r )

noun (n)

  • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)(noun.communication)
    Example:
    It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.
    Synonym:
    comeback, counter, replication, retort, return, riposte
    source: wordnet30
  • (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • An answer to a reply; or, in general, an answer or reply.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To make a rejoinder.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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