3
top(verb, adjective, return, informal, acknowledge)
3
vibe
2
deny(verb, return, acknowledge, counter, reply)
2
excuse(noun, return, reason, argument, answer)
2
explain(verb, return, acknowledge, deny, answer)
2
explanation(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
2
jape(noun, response, reply, snappy, riposte)
2
render(verb, pass, return, answer, counter)
2
requite(verb, return, answer, retaliate, grievance)
2
alibi(noun, reason, argument, explanation, excuse)
2
argue(verb, return, acknowledge, deny, defend)
2
argument(noun, return, explanation, defense, justification)
2
avenge(verb, restore, respond, retaliate, grievance)
2
backchat(return, insult, rudeness, impudence, sassiness)
2
badinage(noun, wit)
2
bon mot(expression, joke, jest, witticism, gibe)
2
boomerang(noun, verb, feeling, return, attitude)
2
bottle
2
canteen
2
caster
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