riposte Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
rejoinder; return; counter; retort; replication; comeback.
- it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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noun (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
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verb make a return thrust
- his opponent riposted
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verb answer back
return; rejoin; retort; repay; come back.