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rejoinder Synonyms

Another word for rejoinder

Choosing another word for rejoinder depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A reply, especially a sharp, quick, or witty response to a remark or question.

Usage Example

"She always had a clever retort ready whenever her colleagues teased her during meetings."

Strongest
retort
riposte
comeback
Strong
reply
response
counter
repartee
answer

• noun (Context 2)

In law, a defendant's formal answer to the plaintiff's replication in common-law pleading.

Usage Example

"The defense counsel filed a formal rebuttal to address the new allegations raised in the plaintiff's replication."

Strong
rebuttal
Weak
pleading

Opposites of rejoinder

The opposite of rejoinder shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

question
query
inquiry
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• Nearby Words

rejoice
rejoicing
rejoin
rejoinder
rejudge
rejuvenate
rejuvenation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rejoinder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rejoinder
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