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1. riposte
noun. ['rɪˈpoʊst'] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).
Synonyms
- sass
- retort
- sassing
- backtalk
- rejoinder
- replication
- comeback
- reply
- back talk
- response
- return
- counter
- lip
Antonyms
- question
- ground stroke
- volley
- clear
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Rhymes with Riposte
- ivory-coast
- diagnosed
- engrossed
- grossed
- droste
- yost
- yoast
- woeste
- voest
- toste
- toast
- roast
- most
- khost
- host
- ghost
- coste
- coast
- boast
How do you pronounce riposte?
Pronounce riposte as rɪˈpoʊst.
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2. riposte
verb. ['rɪˈpoʊst'] make a return thrust.
Synonyms
- thrust
- lunge
- hurl
Antonyms
- positive
- accept
- refuse
- fall short of
3. riposte
noun. ['rɪˈpoʊst'] (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge.
Synonyms
- counterattack
Antonyms
- whisper
- shout
4. riposte
verb. ['rɪˈpoʊst'] answer back.
Synonyms
- come back
- answer
- repay
- retort
- rejoin
- reply
- return
Antonyms
- outgo
- take
- disappearance
- refrain
Sentences with riposte
1. Noun, singular or mass
A proper riposte is performed immediately after the parry without drawing back or disengaging; the goal is to attack directly off of the blade you parried before your opponent has a chance to recover and defend.