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Synonyms for (noun) riposte

Synonyms: riposte Definition: (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

Hypernyms: counterattack, countermove Definition: an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

Synonyms: rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte, counter, comeback Definition: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) Usage: it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher

Hypernyms: response, reply Definition: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange Usage: he growled his reply

Synonyms for (verb) riposte

Synonyms: retort, return, riposte, rejoin, repay, come back Definition: answer back

Hypernyms: answer, reply, respond Definition: react verbally Usage: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation

Synonyms: riposte Definition: make a return thrust Usage: his opponent riposted

Hypernyms: thrust, lunge, hurl, hurtle Definition: make a thrusting forward movement