Formal:
* "He retorted with a scathing critique of her argument, leaving her speechless."
* "The diplomat retorted to the journalist's question with a carefully crafted answer."
* "The defendant's lawyer retorted to the prosecutor's accusations with a compelling argument."
* "The historian retorted to the critic's claims by citing numerous primary sources."
Informal:
* "When she called him lazy, he retorted by saying she was just jealous of his free time."
* "I retorted with a sarcastic remark, which only made him angrier."
* "She retorted back with a witty comeback, leaving the audience in stitches."
* "He retorted with a "whatever," and stormed off."
Figurative:
* "The forest retorted to the logging with a fierce roar of wind and rain."
* "The city retorted to the earthquake with a symphony of sirens and construction sounds."
With "Retort" as a Noun:
* "Her quick retort left him speechless."
* "The comedian's retort to the heckler was met with cheers from the audience."
* "His witty retorts were a constant source of amusement."
Important Note: "Retort" implies a quick, often sharp, response to something said or done. It often carries a sense of defiance or rebuttal.
