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Riposte
01
a quick return attack in fencing following a successful defensive block
Examples
The fencer 's lightning riposte caught her opponent completely off guard.
His riposte after the parry was so precise it scored the winning point.
02
a sharp, clever, or critical response to a comment or action
Examples
Her riposte to the insult left the entire room silent.
The debate was full of witty ripostes between the two candidates.
to riposte
01
to respond quickly and often sharply to a comment or criticism
Intransitive: to riposte | to riposte to sth
Examples
She riposted with a sarcastic remark that ended the argument.
He riposted to the accusation with undeniable evidence.
02
to counterattack in fencing immediately after parrying an opponent's attack
Intransitive
Examples
The fencer riposted with lightning speed after blocking the strike.
He riposted flawlessly, scoring the winning point.
