riposte
/ɹɪˈpəʊst//ɹɪˈpoʊst/
noun
- 1
A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
- 2
A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
- 3
A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
- 4
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
verb
- 1
To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
- 2
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
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