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rejoinder

[riˈdʒɔɪndər]

rejoinder Definition

  • 1a reply, especially a sharp or witty one
  • 2a legal answer to a plaintiff's reply or replication

Using rejoinder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rejoinder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He made a sharp rejoinder to her question.

  • Example

    The lawyer filed a rejoinder to the plaintiff's reply.

  • Example

    Her rejoinder was met with silence from the audience.

rejoinder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rejoinder

Phrases with rejoinder

  • a quick and clever reply that is often humorous or sarcastic

    Example

    She always had a smart rejoinder ready for any situation.

  • a legal response to a plaintiff's reply or replication

    Example

    The defendant's rejoinder in law argued that the plaintiff's claims were unfounded.

  • a quick and cutting reply that is often intended to be hurtful or insulting

    Example

    His sharp rejoinder left her feeling embarrassed and angry.

Origins of rejoinder

from Old French 'rejoindre', meaning 'to rejoin'

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Summary: rejoinder in Brief

'Rejoinder' [riˈdʒɔɪndər] refers to a reply, often sharp or witty, to a question or statement. It can also refer to a legal response to a plaintiff's reply or replication. Examples include 'He made a sharp rejoinder to her question,' and 'The lawyer filed a rejoinder to the plaintiff's reply.'