rejoinder

[US]/rɪˈdʒɔɪndə(r)/
[UK]/rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. response; a reply, especially one that is in response to a question or statement, often presenting a counterargument.
Word Forms
Past Tenserejoindered
Pluralrejoinders

Example Sentences

rejoinder to the defence

"Dat Buck two devils," was Francois's rejoinder.

In rejoinder, the abolitionists question the superior deterrent value of the death penalty.

she would have made some cutting rejoinder but none came to mind.

She made a quick rejoinder to his comment.

His witty rejoinder left everyone laughing.

The lawyer prepared a strong rejoinder to the opposing counsel's argument.

The politician's rejoinder to the journalist's question was evasive.

After a moment of silence, she finally came up with a rejoinder.

His rejoinder was met with skepticism by the audience.

I expected a clever rejoinder from him, but he remained silent.

The teacher's rejoinder to the student's question was informative.

Her rejoinder was so well-reasoned that it silenced her critics.

He always has a witty rejoinder ready for any situation.

Real-world Examples

I made an appropriate rejoinder, and he smiled wanly.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

I'm going to hit my step-nephew with so many stinging rejoinders that he'll be crying step-uncle.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

She had a rejoinder to people who argue for neutrality. Where is Andrea?

Source: Harvard University Open Course "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?"

On looking back, I realize that the remark was too obvious to make rejoinder necessary.

Source: Sea Wolf (Volume 1)

This year has so far been a rejoinder to such excesses.

Source: Economist Finance and economics

Northmour spoke hotly, I remember, and I suppose I must have made some tart rejoinder.

Source: The New Arabian Nights (Part Two)

Her childish mouth was parted, awaiting a rejoinder.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 1)

" Madam, I should like some tea, " was the sole rejoinder she got.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

And all the infant paupers might have chorussed the rejoinder with great propriety, if they had heard it.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

It was as though they had all convened and decided upon that rejoinder.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

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