rejoinder
/rɛdʒˈwaɪndər/Definitions
1. noun
A reply or answer, especially a formal or written one, often in response to a criticism or accusation.
“The lawyer’s rejoinder to the prosecution’s accusation helped to clear her client’s name.”
2. verb
To make a reply or answer, especially a formal or written one, often in response to a criticism or accusation.
“The witness rejoined the defense team’s argument, claiming the evidence was unreliable.”