Definitions for retortion
retortion
re·tor·tion
Spelling: [ri-tawr-shuh n]
IPA: /rɪˈtɔr ʃən/
Retortion is a 9 letter English word.
You can make 208 anagrams from letters in retortion (einoorrtt).
Definitions for retortion
noun
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the act of turning or bending back.
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retaliation.
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International Law. retorsion.
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retaliation or reprisal by one state identical or similar to an act by an offending state, such as high tariffs or discriminating duties.
Origin of retortion
1585-95; Medieval Latin retortiōn- (stem of retortiō), equivalent to Latin retort(us) (see retort1) + -iōn- -ion