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

1. Make a return thrust
   "his opponent riposted" 
2. Answer back
   - retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin

Derived forms: riposted, ripostes, riposting

Type of: answer, counterattack, countermove, hurl, hurtle, lunge, reply, respond, response, thrust

Encyclopedia: Riposte

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