rejoinder
Say it: rih-JOYN-duh /rɪˈdʒɔɪndə/ · noun
What “rejoinder” means
A reply to criticism, often sharp or witty.
More precisely: A reply, especially a sharp or witty one, to a criticism or objection.
Example: “Her rejoinder to 'you're too young to lead' was a list of her results.”
When to use it
In storytelling or formal writing, when describing someone's quick, pointed reply to a criticism or objection.
Similar words
retort, riposte, response
Quick check
Someone mocks your slow cycling. You reply, 'Still fast enough to arrive before you.' That reply is…
a reprimand or a rejoinder?
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a rejoinder
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