riposte
/rɪˈpoʊst/
noun
- A quick, clever reply, especially in a conversation or argument.
- She delivered a perfect riposte that left everyone speechless.
- His riposte to the criticism was both witty and sharp.
- The debate ended with a clever riposte from the challenger.
- In fencing, a quick thrust given after successfully blocking an opponent's attack.
- The fencer scored a point with a swift riposte.
- Her riposte caught the opponent off guard.
- He practiced his riposte until it became automatic.
verb
- To make a quick, clever reply.
- When asked about the delay, she riposted calmly and confidently.
- The author riposted to the review in a public letter.
- He riposted with a joke that defused the tension.
- In fencing, to make a quick thrust after parrying an opponent's attack.
- She riposted so fast that her opponent had no time to react.
- The fencer riposted immediately after blocking the lunge.
- He riposted and won the match.