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riposte

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riposte
n. retort, quick and sharp reply; counterstroke, retaliatory act; quick thrust made after a parry (Fencing)

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Riposte
In fencing, the riposte (French for "retort") is an offensive action with the intent of hitting one's opponent, made by the fencer who has just parried an attack.

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riposte
Noun
1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
(synonym) rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter
(hypernym) reply, response
(hyponym) sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouth
(derivation) retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin
Verb
1. answer back
(synonym) retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin
(hypernym) answer, reply, respond
(derivation) rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter


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Riposte (die)
nf. riposte, retort, quick and sharp reply, counterstroke, retaliatory act; quick thrust made after a parry (Fencing)

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riposte
nf. answer, riposte, rejoinder, retort
 
riposter
v. answer, answer back, riposte; counterattack, hit back, retort; clench, return