English dictionary

rejoinder

/r/I/'/dZ///Oi//nd/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

noun.communication

Examples
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.

Synonyms comeback counter replication retort return riposte

Source: WordNet 3.0
(law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
An answer to a reply; or, in general, an answer or reply.

noun

Source: webster1913