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Riposte   /rɪpˈoʊst/   Listen
Riposte

noun
1.
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).  Synonyms: comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return.
2.
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge.





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"Riposte" Quotes from Famous Books



... man with man Wash honour clean in blood to-day; On spaces wet from waters wan How white the flashing rapiers play, Parry, riposte! and lunge! The fray Shifts for a while, then mournful stands The Victor: life ebbs fast ...
— Ban and Arriere Ban • Andrew Lang


Words linked to "Riposte" :   retort, backtalk, respond, answer, counterattack, hurl, sassing, mouth, lunge, fencing, sass, lip, response, countermove, thrust, back talk, reply, hurtle


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