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English noun: riposte

1. riposte (communication) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)


SamplesIt brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.


Synonymscomeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return


Broader (hypernym)reply, response


Narrower (hyponym)back talk, backtalk, lip, mouth, sass, sassing

2. riposte (act) (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge


Broader (hypernym)counterattack, countermove


Domain categoryfencing


English verb: riposte

1. riposte (motion) make a return thrust


SamplesHis opponent riposted.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)hurl, hurtle, lunge, thrust


Domain categoryfencing

2. riposte (communication) answer back


Synonymscome back, rejoin, repay, retort, return


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE


Broader (hypernym)answer, reply, respond









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