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View usage for: (rɪdʒɔɪndəʳ) Word forms: plural rejoinderscountable nounA rejoinder is a reply, especially a quick, witty, or critical one, to a question or remark. [formal]Synonyms: reply, answer, response, counter More Synonyms of rejoinder rejoinder in British English (rɪˈdʒɔɪndə) noun1. a reply or response to a question or remark, esp a quick witty one; retort 2. law (in pleading) the answer made by a defendant to the claimant's reply Word origin C15: from Old French rejoindre to rejoin2rejoinder in American English (rɪˈdʒɔɪndər) noun2. Law the defendant's answer to a plaintiff's replication Word origin LME rejoyner < Anglo-Fr substantive use of inf. rejoindre: see rejoin 1Examples of 'rejoinder' in a sentencerejoinder Definition a sharp or witty reply He felt it was an inadequate rejoinder. Additional synonymsDefinition a reaction or response Without waiting for an answer, he turned and went in. Synonyms reply, response, reaction, resolution, explanation, plea, comeback, retort, report, return, defence, acknowledgement, riposte, counterattack, refutation, rejoinderDefinition a response or retaliation I tried to think of a witty comeback. Synonyms response, reply, retort, retaliation, riposte, rejoinderDefinition a reply or reaction There has been no response to his remarks. Synonyms answer, return, reply, reaction, comeback (informal), feedback, retort, acknowledgment, riposte, counterattack, rejoinder, counterblast - rejoice
- rejoicing
- rejoin
- rejoinder
- rejuvenate
- rekindle
- relapse
Additional synonymsDefinition a sharp, angry, or witty reply His sharp retort made an impact. Synonyms reply, return, answer, response, counter, comeback, riposte, rejoinderDefinition a swift clever reply He glanced at her, expecting a cheeky riposte. Synonyms retort, return, answer, response, reply, sally, comeback (informal), counterattack, repartee, rejoinder |