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riposte
(r/I/'p/oU/st )

noun (n)

  • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return
    source: wordnet30
  • (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • make a return thrust(verb.motion)
    Example:
    His opponent riposted.
    source: wordnet30
  • answer back(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    come back, rejoin, repay, retort, return
    source: wordnet30
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