#1 riposte n. [rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher". wn
#2 riposte v. make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted". wn
#3 riposte n. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge. wn
#4 riposte v. [retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin] answer back. wn
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