Riposte

verb
rɪ'poʊst

Noun

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

    Similar:ComebackCounterRejoinderReplicationRetort
    Type of:ResponseReply

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

    Type of:CountermoveCounterattack

Verb

  • make a return thrust

    “his opponent riposted”

    Type of:LungeHurlHurtle

  • answer back

    Similar:RejoinRepayRetortReturn
    Type of:RespondReplyAnswer

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