riposte
noun
- 1
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
- 2
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
verb
- 1
answer back
- 2
make a return thrust
his opponent riposted
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