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entgegnen.

to retort, to counter (to reply with a counterpoint or opposing sentiment)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɛntˈɡeːɡnən/
  1. to retort, to counter (to reply with a counterpoint or opposing sentiment)

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Where this word comes from

From Middle High German engegenen, from Old High German ingaganan. By surface analysis, ent- + gegnen.

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