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riposte

/r/I/'p/oU/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    noun.communication

    Synonyms comeback counter rejoinder replication retort return

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. make a return thrust

    verb.motion

    Examples
    His opponent riposted.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. answer back

    verb.communication

    Synonyms come back rejoin repay retort return

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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