Words that rhyme with retort
Retort is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abort, assort, athwart. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of retort
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
- a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
- answer back
1 syllable
Examples of "retort" in lyrics
See how retort is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"There's an inconsistancy in my valid retort"
Busdriver — Note Boom -
"But before you fix your mouth and try to come with a retort"
Killer Mike — That's Life 2 -
"Newsweek martyr, bring your rhetoric retort"
Sole — Dear El-Pee
What do these rhymes mean?
- abort
- the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed; "I wasted a year of my life working on an abort
- assort
- keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people
- athwart
- at right angles to the center line of a ship at an oblique angle; "the sun shone aslant into his face"
- cavort
- play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows
- consort
- the husband or wife of a reigning monarch a family of similar musical instrument playing together keep company with
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "retort" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abort, assort, athwart create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "retort" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.