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Comeback

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ripostenoun(figurative) A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
retortnounA sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
returnnoun(intransitive) To come or go back (to a place or person).
rejoindernounA quick response that involves disagreement or is witty, especially an answer to a question.

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returnnounThe act of returning.
retortnounA sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
rejoindernounA quick response that involves disagreement or is witty, especially an answer to a question.
ripostenoun(figurative) A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
returningnounThe act of one who returns; a coming back.
resurgencenounAn instance of something resurging; a renewal of vigor or vitality.
retournounA returning.
reappearancenounThe act of appearing again following absence.
renascencenounRenewal, revival.
resumptionnounThe act of resuming or starting something again.
re-entrynoun(countable, uncountable) The act of entering again.
re-emergencenounAlternative form of reemergence. [A second or subsequent emergence after being hidden etc.]
recurrencenounThe instance of recurring; frequent occurrence.
reversionnounThe action of returning to a former condition or practice.
reboundnoun(basketball) An instance of catching the ball after it has hit the rim or backboard without a basket being scored, generally credited to a particular player.
returnsnoun(plural only) Merchandise returned to the retailer, wholesaler or supplier.
compensationnounThe act or principle of compensating.
responsenounAn answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.
replynounA written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
backnounThe rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

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