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1995 video game
Fire Power (1987) and was followed by Return Fire 2 (1998). An expansion pack, Return Fire: Maps O' Death, was released for the 3DO in 1995. Return Fire
Return_Fire
1998 video game
Return Fire 2 is a computer game developed by Silent Software and published for Windows by Ripcord Games in 1998. It is a sequel to Return Fire. The game
Return_Fire_2
Fictional public house in Coronation Street
early 2008, the Rovers Return was redecorated, giving it a fresh look more than 20 years after the refurbishment that followed the fire of 1986. It received
Rovers_Return_Inn
British power metal band
Terrorvortex (2019) Return to the Kingdom of Fife (2023) Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath (2026) Singles "Angus McFife" (2013) "Universe on Fire" (2015) "Rise
Gloryhammer
IRA unit opened fire on a British Army patrol near Clogher, County Tyrone. Soldiers also reported hearing an explosion. Fire was returned but there were
Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1992–1999)
Chronology_of_Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_actions_(1992–1999)
Weapons firing with line of sight on target
fire units are also directly exposed to return fire from the target unless they are shooting from a position of defilade or concealment. Direct fire is
Direct_fire
Chinese 9 mm pistol
pistol accessory which allows an operator to fire at targets around a corner without being exposed to return fire. The HD66 was first introduced in May 2009
HD66
American cybersecurity educator, producer, and entrepreneur
and video game producer. He is known for producing the 1995 video game Return Fire and for co-founding the security consultancy Defensive Thinking with
Alex_Kasper
Deadly gun battle between FBI agents and criminals
During the ensuing shootout, Platt in particular was able to repeatedly return fire despite sustaining multiple hits. The suspects shot and killed two special
1986_FBI_Miami_shootout
1967 Israeli attack on United States Navy ship
superstructure caught fire. The Mysteres were readying to attack again when the Israeli Navy, alerted by the absence of return fire, warned Kislev that
USS_Liberty_incident
1997 robbery and shootout in Los Angeles
continued firing. Anderson fired his AR-15 below the cars and wounded Mătăsăreanu in his unprotected lower legs, which would lead Mătăsăreanu to return fire the
North_Hollywood_shootout
Character in Scarface
my little friend!" Tony opens fire on the henchmen, killing numerous, while in turn getting badly wounded by return fire and eventually disarmed. The carnage
Tony_Montana
Rhodesian military tactic
grenades were used). In responding to sudden incoming fire, a sweep or patrol would immediately return fire from either the prone position or from down on one
Fire_Force_(Rhodesia)
2003 film by Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay he wrote with Fran Walsh and Philippa
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Return_of_the_King
1775 battle of the American Revolutionary War
colonial fire. The colonists benefited from the rail fence to steady and aim their muskets, and enjoyed a modicum of cover from return fire. Under this
Battle_of_Bunker_Hill
1987 video game
destroying the enemy's structures. Two sequels were released: Return Fire and Return Fire 2. Fire Power can be played alone, against a human opponent on a
Fire_Power_(video_game)
British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient
three times to initiate casualty evacuation, re-site machine guns and return fire. His actions proved the turning point, inspiring his comrades to fight
Joshua_Leakey
Japanese novel series
for the Fire Hunter's death, Touko is tasked by her village to take Kanata and the slain Fire Hunter's belongings to the Capital and return them to his
The_Fire_Hunter
2025 film by James Cameron
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver
Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash
Military attack from concealed positions
enemy convoys or patrols while minimizing the risk of being exposed to return fire. The use of ambush tactics by early people dates as far back as two million
Ambush
Series of novels by George R. R. Martin
A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of high fantasy novels by the American author George R. R. Martin. Martin began writing the first volume, A Game of
A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire
U.S. occupation of Guam during the Spanish-American War
transports, Charleston fired 13 rounds at the old Spanish fortress from three of her 3 pounder guns. There was no return fire, and there was no apparent
Capture_of_Guam
2025 wildfire in Southern California, US
The Palisades Fire was a highly destructive wildfire that began in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025, and grew to destroy
Palisades_Fire
Battle of World War II in the Norwegian Campaign
and partially suppressed German return fire. Blücher continued to sail slowly northward. It passed close enough to fire on the Husvik battery with light
Battle_of_Drøbak_Sound
Weapons fire directed parallel to the long axis of an enemy ship
In addition, the targeted ship would have fewer (if any) guns able to return fire. Historically, a stern rake tended to be more damaging than a bow rake
Raking_fire
Military vehicle used for forward reconnaissance
artillery. Reconnaissance by fire. Reconnaissance of enemy positions can involve firing upon the enemy in hopes of receiving return fire that gives away the enemy's
Reconnaissance_vehicle
1848 riots by French workers against the closing of state-owned factories
insurgents hastily returned fire towards the National Guard, thinking they were betrayed, killing the archbishop in the cross fire. The archbishop's public
June_Days_uprising
IRA unit fired several shots at a British Army observation post at Broadway Towers in West Belfast. Soldiers returned fire. an IRA unit fired several shots
Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1990–1991)
Chronology_of_Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_actions_(1990–1991)
Mass shooting in Derry, Northern Ireland
At least 1,332 rounds were fired at the British Army, which also faced 211 explosions and 180 nail bombs, and returned fire with 364 rounds. Both the Provisional
Bloody_Sunday_(1972)
2003 US military operation in the Iraq war
Hussein, taking cover in a bedroom, opened fire on the soldiers with an AK-47, but was killed instantly by return fire. Following the raid, the bodies of all
Killing of Qusay and Uday Hussein
Killing_of_Qusay_and_Uday_Hussein
American bank robber (1908–1934)
attacked the raiding party head on, exchanging fire with Purvis, before retreating into the lodge under a return volley from other agents. From there he slipped
Baby_Face_Nelson
fires artillery shells into the water near Baengnyeong Island and South Korean vessels return fire. Three days later, North Korea continued to fire artillery
List of border incidents involving North and South Korea
List_of_border_incidents_involving_North_and_South_Korea
Tectonic belt of earthquakes and volcanoes
The Ring of Fire (also known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Rim of Fire, the Girdle of Fire or the Circum-Pacific belt) is a tectonic belt of earthquakes
Ring_of_Fire
European military confrontation
while another one died of wounds later. A German soldier was injured by return fire, and there were reports of a woman wounded by Serb snipers. On 12 June
Prizren_incident
1927 Nelson-class battleship of the Royal Navy
Rodney fired 16 shells from her main guns before she was forced to disengage in response to a reported submarine but the French chose not to return fire. The
HMS_Rodney_(29)
German admiral (1889–1941)
after Hood began to fire on the two ships and it became obvious that an engagement was inevitable, Lütjens was reluctant to return fire. He ordered his chief
Günther_Lütjens
Skirmish between Somali pirates and US Navy
Return Fire on Suspected Pirates". American Forces Press Service. 18 March 2006. Archived from the original on 11 April 2007. "U.S. Navy Ships Return
Action_of_18_March_2006
Tactical role-playing video game franchise published by Nintendo
Fire Emblem is a Japanese fantasy tactical role-playing video game franchise developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. First produced
Fire_Emblem
1992 American film by David Lynch
critic suggested that The Return makes Fire Walk with Me "the key to the entire Twin Peaks universe." The Return shared some of Fire Walk with Me's narrative
Twin_Peaks:_Fire_Walk_with_Me
1965 civil war in the Dominican Republic
one incident, Marines returned fire on snipers, killing four rebels. Near the presidential palace, paratroopers returned fire, killing six rebels and
Dominican_Civil_War
Tank battle fought during the Gulf War
operation and return the fire of Iraqi soldiers who exited a burning BMP-1 and continued to attack. During the fierce six-hour battle, the G Troop fire support
Battle_of_73_Easting
Award
are restricted in their ability to return fire, and who are operating in conditions where the risk of enemy fire was great and expected to be encountered
Combat_Action_Ribbon
Australian bushranger (1854–1880)
divested of his armour by police while Dan and Hart continued firing. Dan was wounded by return fire as Ned was carried to the railway station, where a doctor
Ned_Kelly
Zoroastrian fire temple in Yazd, Iran
The Fire Temple of Yazd (Persian: آتشکدهٔ یزد, romanized: Ātaškade-ye Yazd), also known as Yazd Atash Behram (Persian: آتش بهرام یزد, romanized: Ātaš-e
Fire_Temple_of_Yazd
1775 battle of the American Revolutionary War
at a crucial time during their return. The combined British force of about 1,700 men returned to Boston under heavy fire and eventually reached the safety
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battles_of_Lexington_and_Concord
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
began firing from upstairs, Bellavia returned fire and killed him. A fourth insurgent then jumped out of a closet in the bedroom, yelling and firing his
David_Bellavia
US Army cavalry regiment (1898)
effectively take the hill due to an insufficient ability to effectively return fire, and that the solution was to charge it full-on. The captain reiterated
Rough_Riders
1942 engagement in the American Theatre of World War II
ordered an immediate blackout. Doney also refused to permit his men to return fire, which would have revealed their position. Spotting the enemy gun flashes
Bombardment_of_Fort_Stevens
2017 wildfire in Arizona, United States
in the fire. Investigators did not determine any particular cause for the fire. The fire was first detected on June 24, 2017, by a two-man fire patrol
Goodwin_Fire
American professional soccer club based in Chicago
the change of ownership to Joe Mansueto, the Fire returned to Soldier Field for the 2020 MLS season. The Fire are currently one of the most successful clubs
Chicago_Fire_FC
Finnish anti-tank rifle
sloppily-covered officers. Soviet snipers would fire upon the mannequins, and the Finns would then return fire at the Soviet snipers with Lahti L-39s. The
Lahti_L-39
1951-53 siege during Korean War
of estimated 122-millimeter fire. On May 7, USS Waxbill was fired on by twelve rounds but apparently did not return fire and on May 10, while sweeping
Blockade_of_Wonsan
1746 battle of the Jacobite rising of 1745
turned up to investigate, they came under machine-gun fire from the crew. The British returned fire, and – after one German airman was shot in the foot
Battle_of_Culloden
Government agency of Taiwan
return fire. In the event that communications with headquarters are blocked, the highest ranking local officer can then make the decision to return fire
Ocean_Affairs_Council
Fictional character from Coronation Street
2013 as she succumbed to the injuries she sustained during the Rovers Return fire, caused by her illicit ex-lover Karl Munro (John Michie). Sunita's storylines
Sunita_Alahan
Light machine gun, Squad automatic weapon
they are shot at. If you just shoot at them, they will take cover and return fire, but if you start hitting them, they withdraw." The magazine catch consists
Ultimax_100
German battleship of World War II
six 16 in (406 mm) guns, opened fire, then King George V's 14 in (356 mm) guns began firing. Bismarck returned fire at 08:50 with her forward guns; with
German_battleship_Bismarck
Historic coastal fortress in South Carolina, United States
siege mortars on James Island, actually fired the first shot at 4:30 a.m. No attempt was made to return fire for more than two hours. The fort's supply
Fort_Sumter
United States automatic rifle family
Gayda, of the USAAF Air Transport Command, reportedly used a BAR to return fire against a Japanese Army Nakajima fighter that had attacked his C-46 cargo
M1918 Browning automatic rifle
M1918_Browning_automatic_rifle
American death metal band
most of 2026 focusing work on their upcoming fourteenth studio album Return Fire. Current members Phil Fasciana – guitars (1986–present) Ronnie Parmer
Malevolent_Creation
1993 US law enforcement siege in Texas
to fire on the vehicles. According to the FBI, the Hostage Rescue Team agents had been permitted to return any incoming fire, but no shots were fired by
Waco_siege
Chinese civil war incident
guns to bear on the PLA batteries, leaving the single stern turret to return fire. This turret was soon hit and disabled. None of the close-range weapons
Amethyst_incident
1991 Hong Kong film by Tsui Hark
sound of firecrackers and mistakenly think that Liu's ship is firing at them so they return fire and injure the dancers. Wong picks up the lion head and finishes
Once_Upon_a_Time_in_China
1815 battle of the Waterloo campaign
parent battalions, the brigade was ordered to its feet and started to return fire. On the left of the brigade, where the 7th Dutch Militia stood, a "few
Battle_of_Waterloo
American military term
did not return fire. Plotting rooms were used by the Coast Artillery Corps to house a team of soldiers who were engaged in controlling fire for the guns
Coast Artillery fire control system
Coast_Artillery_fire_control_system
National fire and emergency service of New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is New Zealand's main firefighting and emergency services body. Fire and Emergency was formally established on the 1st
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire_and_Emergency_New_Zealand
Autocannon
two skiffs. The pirates opened fire on the Topaz, after which the Topaz returned fire. The pirate trawler caught fire and exploded after being hit, and
CRN_91_naval_gun
Terrorist attack near Somalia
ship. The pirate skiff hit Patiño with automatic fire before being repelled, damaged by return fire and captured after a brief chase by the vessel's helicopter
Attack on Spanish oiler Patiño
Attack_on_Spanish_oiler_Patiño
Series of forest fires across Greece throughout summer 2007
were forced to evacuate to nearby Troulos, and returned after the fire was put out. More than 100 fires were reported by 15 July 2007, in such locations
2007_Greek_forest_fires
Type of coastal and riverine patrol boat
concentrate their return fire. When attacked the boats would accelerate out of the hot zone, turn and then return as a group, firing as many of their guns
Patrol_Craft_Fast
Superheavy siege howitzer
exceedingly expensive guns that had to be equally well armored to withstand return fire from the battleship. Howitzers were significantly cheaper and could be
42_cm_Haubitze_M._14/16
Des Moines-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy
subjected to return fire on several occasions, but each time countered enemy batteries. On 19 December 1967, Newport News exchanged fire with 20–28 separate
USS_Newport_News_(CA-148)
2024 American television film
The Thundermans Return is a 2024 American superhero comedy film directed by Trevor Kirschner and written by Jed Spingarn from a story conceived by Spingarn
The_Thundermans_Return
Battle of the Trafalgar campaign
the British fleet, and it would take them a long time to reposition to return fire. The main drawback of attacking head-on was that as the leading British
Battle_of_Trafalgar
French frigate Junon fired two broadsides before raising her colours. In response, Ardent offered sporadic and inaccurate return fire and after three further
Action_of_17_August_1779
US Medal of Honor recipient (1944–1966)
which flew away to safety. With heavy mortar and small-arms fire, the helicopters could not return to rescue Pitsenbarger. For the next hour and a half, Pitsenbarger
William_H._Pitsenbarger
2026 film by Christophe Gans
(25 January 2026). "China Box Office: 'Return to Silent Hill' Opens on Top as 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Continue Run". Variety. Archived
Return_to_Silent_Hill
Significant battle of the Spanish–American War
well-concealed, were not all correctly positioned for plunging fire, which made return fire at the advancing Americans more difficult. Most of the Spanish
Battle_of_San_Juan_Hill
Cancelled 1990s-2000s U.S. anti-tank missile
allowing the LOSAT to fire and move before tanks could maneuver into a position to return fire. The first KEMs were test fired in 1990, and a contract
MGM-166_LOSAT
1907 Invincible-class battlecruiser of the Royal Navy
bombarded Turkish forts in the Dardanelles in 1915, but was damaged by return fire and struck a mine while maneuvering. She had to be beached to prevent
HMS_Inflexible_(1907)
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
tank or APC cannon, enabling armored units equipped with ZSU-23-4s to return fire against ambushes from above. A small number of ZSU-23-4 SPAAGs are still
ZSU-23-4_Shilka
1942 Second World War British raid in France
The patrol opened fire on them with machine guns and hand grenades. The SSRF managed to disperse the German patrol with return fire and reach the Goatley
Operation_Aquatint
Part of the Vietnam War
Brigade was attacked 7 miles (11 km) south of Quảng Trị, the company returned fire and directed artillery onto the area, resulting in ten PAVN killed and
DMZ_Campaign_(1969–1971)
Fort built in Tortola, British Virgin Islands
fire on any ship entering the harbour without any fear of return fire. Accordingly, any ship seeking to attack the town would have to withstand fire from
Fort_Charlotte,_Tortola
Character in Rambo film franchise
more honourable to continue fighting and be killed by Teasle's return fire. Rambo fires at Teasle and, to his surprise and disappointment, hits him. For
John_Rambo
American musical group
in Music Video with Earth, Wind & Fire". People. Anderson, Trevor (September 16, 2021). "Earth, Wind & Fire Return to Adult R&B Airplay Top 10 for First
Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
1953 film by Cy Roth
Marley (Myron Healey) is shot by an enemy combatant, they are forced to return fire—successfully—without Marley. Following their triumph, a radio transmission
Combat_Squad
1983 film directed by Richard Marquand
Return of the Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi) is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand from
Return_of_the_Jedi
1896 military conflict in East Africa
gun, which had been a present from Queen Victoria to the sultan. The return fire caused Glasgow to sink, though the shallow harbour meant that her masts
Anglo-Zanzibar_War
Code name for an amphibious landing zone on D-Day
measures to accurately return fire on Force J. The Bény-sur-Mer battery was neutralized by Diadem shortly after she opened fire. At 06:10, the 11 destroyers
Juno_Beach
1937 engagement in the Battle of Shanghai
holes in the windowless western wall, which enabled Chinese defenders to return fire at Japanese positions. A western journalist witnessed the fighting and
Defense_of_Sihang_Warehouse
British Commandos during the Second World War
bicycle patrol, which they shot up. However the Germans did manage to return fire and wounded two men. "Operation Deepcut". Commando Veterans Association
Operation_Deep_Cut
American frontiersman (1831–1878)
Coe shifted his rifle to his left hand, and returned fire, hitting Roberts. Roberts continued to return fire until his rifle was empty. Upon hearing the
Buckshot_Roberts
2012 video game
suppressed by machine gun fire, which takes the effect of narrowing and shaking the player's field of vision, making it harder to return fire. A new feature in
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Tom_Clancy's_Ghost_Recon:_Future_Soldier
1994 Bosnian War confrontation
with certainty, however, is that the Danish forces did return fire on their attackers, firing in total 72 rounds at the Bosnian Serb troops: 44 high explosive
Operation_Bøllebank
2004 American political issue
and opened fire. He stated that there was no return fire, and that Kerry was "nicked" by a fragment from an M-79 grenade launcher he fired himself. Moreover
John Kerry military service controversy
John_Kerry_military_service_controversy
1813 battle of the War of 1812
set fire to the brig Earl of Moira, and the crew intentionally scuttled the brig to extinguish the fire. The brig was later salvaged and returned to service
Battle_of_Crysler's_Farm
Shoulder-launched anti-tank weapon
because tank main guns could not be depressed or raised far enough to return fire, in addition, armor on the very top and bottom of tanks is usually the
Rocket-propelled_grenade
2005 film by Mike Newell
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Mike Newell from a screenplay by Steve Kloves. It is based on the 2000 novel Harry
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
Harry_Potter_and_the_Goblet_of_Fire_(film)
1918 Royal Navy blockade of the Belgian port of Zeebrugge during WWI
would have to be undertaken at long range, because of the danger of return fire from the Kaiser Wilhelm battery at Knokke and meant aiming at a target
Zeebrugge_Raid
RETURN FIRE
RETURN FIRE
Girl/Female
Indian
Return of Love
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Redbourn in Hertfordshire or Redbourne in Humberside (formerly Lincolnshire), named with Old English hrēod ‘reeds’ + burna ‘stream’.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Son of return; son of rest.
Biblical
the remnant shall return
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Deer's Stream
Boy/Male
Biblical
The remnant shall return.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Order, succession, mountainous.
Boy/Male
Greek
Helps Odysseus return home.
Biblical
order; succession; mountainous
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Who Returns Salutations
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, German
From the Roe-deer Brook
Boy/Male
Muslim
Returnee
Boy/Male
Korean
Integrity returns.
Boy/Male
Greek
Helps Odysseus return home.
Male
Chinese
brightness returns.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Return of Sound
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Hjortr, HJÖRTUR means "hart, stag."
Boy/Male
Bengali, Bihari, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil, Traditional
Victory; Glory; Fame; Vaibhav; Return Favourable
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Incense.
Boy/Male
British, English
A Planet
RETURN FIRE
RETURN FIRE
Boy/Male
Tamil
Bhavyaraj | பவà¯à®¯à®°à®¾à®œ
Grand, Splendid, Goddess Parvati
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Appearance of Sun
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Banner; Wall; Fence; Sun
Boy/Male
English
Lives in Wolfe's cottage.
Girl/Female
Hindu
A woman
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Brilliant Like the Ray of Light
Girl/Female
American, British, English, French
From Devonshire; Divine
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Shout of Victory
Boy/Male
Tamil
Nirvan | நிரà¯à®µà®¾à®£Â
Liberation
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Assamese, Christian, Danish, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Punjabi, Sikh, Sindhi, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu
A Flower Name; God's Gift; A Flower Name from the Older Form Jessamine; Jasmime Flower; A Plant in the Olive Family; Fragrant Flower
RETURN FIRE
RETURN FIRE
RETURN FIRE
RETURN FIRE
RETURN FIRE
n.
The act of returning (intransitive), or coming back to the same place or condition; as, the return of one long absent; the return of health; the return of the seasons, or of an anniversary.
n.
An official account, report, or statement, rendered to the commander or other superior officer; as, the return of men fit for duty; the return of the number of the sick; the return of provisions, etc.
n.
The act of returning (transitive), or sending back to the same place or condition; restitution; repayment; requital; retribution; as, the return of anything borrowed, as a book or money; a good return in tennis.
n.
An answer; as, a return to one's question.
n.
One who returns.
v. t.
To repay; as, to return borrowed money.
v. t.
To lead in response to the lead of one's partner; as, to return a trump; to return a diamond for a club.
v. i.
To go back or return; to draw back or away; to keep aloof; to withdraw or retreat, as from observation; to go into privacy; as, to retire to his home; to retire from the world, or from notice.
n.
A day in bank. See Return day, below.
v. i.
To return; to recur.
n.
That which is returned.
v. t.
To bring or send back to a tribunal, or to an office, with a certificate of what has been done; as, to return a writ.
imp. & p. p.
of Return
v. t.
To bring, carry, send, or turn, back; as, to return a borrowed book, or a hired horse.
n.
An account, or formal report, of an action performed, of a duty discharged, of facts or statistics, and the like; as, election returns; a return of the amount of goods produced or sold; especially, in the plural, a set of tabulated statistics prepared for general information.
v. t.
To turn up; to direct upward; to throw up; as, to upturn the ground in plowing.
v. t.
To render, as an account, usually an official account, to a superior; to report officially by a list or statement; as, to return a list of stores, of killed or wounded; to return the result of an election.
v. t.
To give back in reply; as, to return an answer; to return thanks.
v. t.
To retort; to throw back; as, to return the lie.
n.
To return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility; as, to retort the charge of vanity.