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riposte
noun
verb
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
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ɹɪˈpəʊst
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noun
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
noun
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
“It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
verb
Answer back
verb
Make a return thrust
“His opponent riposted”
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It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
His opponent riposted
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