Synonyms of answering

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, reactive, counterclaim
4 Syllables
corresponding, acknowledge, responsive, retaliate, coterminus