Uk English Meaning of riposte

riposte

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Definitions and Meaning of riposte in English

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riposte (n)

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

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

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riposte (v)

make a return thrust

answer back

FAQs About the word riposte

riposte

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one), (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents

retort,comeback,insult,Repartee,Back chat,quip,Sally,squelch,wisecrack,witticism

ask,challenge,inquire,question,examine,interrogate,Pump,survey,Cross-examination,Grill

ripost => riposte, rip-off => rip-off, ripler => ripper, ripieno => stuffing, ripienist => Ripienist,