retort

(noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). Synonyms: rejoinder, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter. Examples: "It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher."

(noun) a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat.

(verb) answer back. Synonyms: come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin.