Synonyms of answered

1 Syllable

squelch, top, say, claim, sass, plead

2 Syllables

feedback, rejoin, deny, remark, defend, explain, parry, contest, rebut, argue, respond, echo, solve, return, retort, settle

3 Syllables

resolve, disprove, dispute, refute, comeback, counterclaim

4 Syllables

acknowledge, retaliate