definition of
[riposte]

[1] #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] #2 riposte v. make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted". wn

[3] #3 riposte n. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge. wn

[4] #4 riposte v. [retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin] answer back. wn