weerwoord

Definitions of weerwoord
  1. noun
    a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
    synonyms: antwoord, oplossing, raad, repliek, resonantie, respons, response, responsie, responsorie, responsorium
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    type of:
    bekendmaking, dictum, kennisgeving, opgaaf, opgave, uitspraak
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  2. noun
    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
    synonyms: come-back, comeback, nastoot, rentree, repliek, wederoptreden
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    type of:
    antwoord, beantwoording, resonantie, respons, response, responsie
    the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
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