riposte

/ri'poust/
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riposte

The fencer executed a swift riposte after parrying the attack.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • (Fencing): A quick return thrust made immediately after successfully parrying an opponent's lunge.
    • A quick, clever, or sharp reply to a question or remark, especially a witty or critical one.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a quick, clever, or sharp reply.
    • (Fencing): To make a return thrust immediately after parrying.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The fencer's swift riposte scored the winning point.
    • Her clever riposte to the insult left everyone laughing.

  • Verb:

    • When criticized, he always knows how to riposte with humor.
    • The swordsman parried the attack and riposted in one fluid motion.
Advanced Usage
  • "to deliver a riposte": To give a quick, sharp reply.
    • The politician delivered a stinging riposte to the journalist's question.
  • "a riposte to": A reply or action that serves as a response to something.
    • The new policy was seen as a direct riposte to the competitor's strategy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Retort (n/v): A sharp, angry, or witty reply. (A close synonym, but often implies more anger or sarcasm than ).
  • Rejoinder (n): A reply, especially a sharp or witty one. (Very similar in meaning to the verbal sense of ).
  • Counterattack (n/v): An attack made in response to an attack. (A broader term that applies to the fencing sense and metaphorical uses).
Synonyms
  • Comeback (n): A quick reply, especially to a criticism.
  • Repartee (n): Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
  • Return (n): The act of responding, especially in fencing or debate.
Related Phrases
  • Parry and riposte: A common sequence in fencing and metaphorical argument, meaning to deflect an attack and immediately counter it.
    • The debate was a masterclass in how to parry and riposte.
riposte

The fencer executed a swift riposte after parrying the attack.

Noun
  1. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
  2. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
    • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
Verb
  1. answer back
  2. make a return thrust
    • his opponent riposted

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