Re·tort v. t. [imp. & p. p. Retorted; p. pr. & vb. n. Retorting.]
1. To bend or curve back; as, a retorted line.
With retorted head, pruned themselves as they floated. --Southey.
2. To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
As when his virtues, shining upon others,
Heat them and they retort that heat again
To the first giver. --Shak.
3. To return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility; as, to retort the charge of vanity.
And with retorted scorn his back he turned. --Milton.