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List of meaning for riposte

a quick, witty remark that is said as a reply to criticism

rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter(noun)

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

"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

riposte(verb)

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

riposte(verb)

make a return thrust

"his opponent riposted"

retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin(verb)

answer back

a quick witty response

he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction

at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip

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