retortion

retortion Definition

re·tor·tion (ri tôr′s̸hən)

noun

a turning, bending, or twisting back or being turned, bent, or twisted back
retorsion

Etymology: ML retortio < L retortus: see retort

Browse dictionary entries near retortion

‹ retort
‹ retorsion
‹ retool
‹ retook
‹ retiring
‹ retirement
‹ retiree
‹ retired
‹ retire
‹ retinue

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