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Riposte

noun
/ɹɪˈpəʊst/
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2.nounA counter-attack in any combat or any sport
3.nounA quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
4.nounAn answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
5.verbTo attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
6.verbTo respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

Synonyms

come backreturncomebackretortrejoinrepayrejoindercounter-attackcounterattackretaliationresponseripost

Rhymes With

hostengrossedpostboastutmostoutposttoastcoast
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