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Riposte

//ɹɪˈpoʊst// noun, verb

Noun

1
A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge wordnet
3
A counter-attack in any combat or any sport. broadly
"Some context is required. Moldova were weak at the back and blunt up front, and have failed to score in six matches stretching back to last October, with only hints at English complacency offering them glimpses of summoning a riposte."
4
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) wordnet
5
A quick and usually witty response to a taunt. figuratively
"This face-saving reminds us of some American ripostes a few months back when their space rockets seemed disinclined to leave the earth very far behind; after all, they said, the Russians are only chucking heavy machinery at the moon, whereas we're trying to be more sophisticated and get a sewing-machine up there."

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Verb

1
To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
2
answer back wordnet
3
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
"I left him and went to a tavern by the quays where the college bucks were drinking and singing hymns. There was Giles who invited old men back to his college apartments for games. Members of the rowing club riposted, for God's sake, man, clean up your life."
4
make a return thrust wordnet

Etymology 1

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”).

Etymology 2

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”).

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