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riposte Definition and Meaning in English (riposte definition)

noun
Synonyms:retortcomebackrejoinder
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Riposte definition: A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Definitions of Riposte

  1. 1noun

    A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism.

  2. 2verb

    To make a quick and clever reply to an insult, criticism, or attack.

  3. 3noun

    In fencing, a quick thrust made by a fencer immediately after parrying an opponent's attack.

Example Sentences

casual

“Her witty riposte silenced her critics.”

casual

“He managed to riposte quickly to the unexpected accusation.”

formal

“The fencer executed a perfect parry and riposte.”

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past tenseriposted
present participleriposting

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Riposte definition: A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism.
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