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Definition of Riposte
1. Verb. Make a return thrust. "His opponent riposted"
2. Noun. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). "It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Exact synonyms: Comeback, Counter, Rejoinder, Replication, Retort, Return
Specialized synonyms: Back Talk, Backtalk, Lip, Mouth, Sass, Sassing
Generic synonyms: Reply, Response
Derivative terms: Come Back, Counter, Retort, Return, Return
Specialized synonyms: Back Talk, Backtalk, Lip, Mouth, Sass, Sassing
Generic synonyms: Reply, Response
Derivative terms: Come Back, Counter, Retort, Return, Return
3. Verb. Answer back. "They riposte that there was a traffic accident "
Exact synonyms: Come Back, Rejoin, Repay, Retort, Return
Generic synonyms: Answer, Reply, Respond
Derivative terms: Comeback, Retort, Return
Generic synonyms: Answer, Reply, Respond
Derivative terms: Comeback, Retort, Return
4. Noun. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge.
Definition of Riposte
1. Noun. (context: fencing) a thrust given in return after parrying an attack. ¹
2. Noun. a quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort ¹
3. Noun. an answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem ¹
4. Verb. (context: fencing) to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack. ¹
5. Verb. to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Riposte
1. to make a return thrust in fencing [v -POSTED, -POSTING, -POSTES]
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