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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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