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    riposte
    /rɪˈpɒst/

    noun

    • 1. a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.
    • 2. a quick return thrust in fencing.

    verb

    • 1. make a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism: "‘You've got a strange sense of honour,’ Grant riposted"
    • 2. make a quick return thrust in fencing.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIPOSTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Riposte is a noun or verb that means a quick and clever remark, often made in answer to a criticism. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and see translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › riposteRiposte Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Riposte is a noun or verb that means a quick and witty response or action in return. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Riposte is a noun meaning a quick, sharp reply in speech or action, or a verb meaning to make such a reply. Learn more about its origin, usage and examples from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › riposteRiposte - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A riposte is a clever comeback or witty response. Many people can only think of the perfect riposte after the conversation has already moved on, when it's too late to say it!

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRIPOSTE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A riposte is a quick, clever reply or response to something someone has said or done. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as fencing, journalism, and grammar, with Collins Dictionary.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › riposteRiposte Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Learn the meaning of riposte as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples and origin. Riposte can mean a sharp thrust in fencing, a quick response or retort, or a witty comeback.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › riposteriposte - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 30, 2024 · Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word riposte in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Riposte can be a noun or a verb, and it can refer to a fencing move, a witty response, or a quick reply.