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Riposte   /rɪpˈoʊst/   Listen
Riposte

verb
1.
Make a return thrust.
2.
Answer back.  Synonyms: come back, rejoin, repay, retort, return.






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"Riposte" Quotes from Famous Books



... half past eleven Kappelman, deceived by a new softness and slowness of riposte and parry in Mary Adrian, tried to kiss her. Instantly she slapped his face with such strength and cold fury that he shrank down, sobered, with the flaming red print of a hand across his leering features. And all ...
— The Trimmed Lamp and Others • O Henry

... being able to aid him. The lad knew something of his weapon, and was as fierce and active as a wild cat, but in so narrow a space the weight and strength of the giant gave him the advantage. Besides, he was an admirable swordsman. His parade and riposte were as quick as lightning. Twice he touched Duroc upon the shoulder, and then, as the lad slipped on a lunge, he whirled up his sword to finish him before he could recover his feet. I was quicker than he, however, and took the cut upon ...
— The Exploits Of Brigadier Gerard • Arthur Conan Doyle



Words linked to "Riposte" :   hurtle, counterattack, rejoinder, respond, reply, mouth, hurl, lip, sass, back talk, thrust, fencing, backtalk, sassing, countermove, come back, answer, lunge, response



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